Education
2011
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Ph.D. Science (Zoology)
University College Cork, Cork, Ireland Thesis title: The Broad-Scale Distribution and Abundance of Scyphomedusae in Irish Waters Supervisors: Dr Thomas K. DOYLE, Prof. John DAVENPORT, and Dr Rob McALLEN |
2008
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M.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Environments
UPMC Paris 6, France - Observatoire Océanologique de Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France |
2006
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Licence (B.Sc.) Life Sciences
Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France Final year at the Université de Montréal, Montréal, Qc Canada (CREPUQ student exchange program) |
Research and teaching Experience
2015-2016
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Postdoctoral researcher (4 months fixed term) - Laboratory of Oceanology and Geoscience, Wimereux, France.
Investigating short term and interannual variability patterns in the abundance of Pleurobrachia pileus in coastal waters of the southern North Sea. Advisor: Dr Dorothée VINCENT. Temporary lecturer (15 hours) - Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, France.
Lectures and seminars in Invertebrate biology (B..Sc. level) and Marine Ecology (M.Sc. level). |
2014-2015
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Lecturer (A.T.E.R.) (1 year fixed term position) - Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, Laboratory of Oceanology and Geoscience., Wimereux.
Lectures, seminars and practicals in Biology and Ecology at under- and post-graduate levels (total 200+ hours). Click here for details. Also continuing research on gelatinous plankton ecology. |
2013-2014
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Postdoctoral researcher (1 year fixed term) - Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, Laboratory of Oceanology and Geoscience, Wimereux.
Investigating the ecology of the potentially invasive ctenophore Mnemiospsi leidyi. Environmental monitoring of gelatinous plankton in Dunkirk harbour, and related risks for local industrial plants. Advisor : Dr. Dorothée VINCENT. Temporary lecturer (20 hours) - ESPE Lille Nord de France, site d'Outreau, France..
Lectures and seminars in general Biological and Earth Sciences (and related teaching methods) to future primary school teachers |
2012-2013
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Postdoctoral researcher (18 months) - CRNH Rhône-Alpes, Lyon, France.
Applying bio-logging techniques to the monitoring of daily physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and human mobility. Advisor : Prof. Chantal SIMON |
2011 - 2012
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Research assistant (6 month contract) - Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
Dive and swimming behavior of Rhizostoma octopus using biologging techniques (time depth recorders, 3 axial-accelerometry). Advisor : Prof. Graeme HAYS |
2008-2011
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PhD researcher (3 years) - Coastal and Marine Research Centre, Cork, Ireland.
Studying the broad-scale distribution and abundance of scyphomedusae around Ireland through field sampling (took part to several fish surveys, conducted seasonnal monitoring from ships of opportunity, and perfomed first acoustic tracking trials on scyphomedusae) and data analysis. Supervisors: Dr Tom DOYLE, Prof. John DAVENPORT, and Dr Rob McALLEN. Demonstrator in Biology and Ecology undergraduate practicals (50h/year) - University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
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2008
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Field assistant (1 month) - DEPE, IPHC, Strasbourg France.
Field-study of a leatherback turtle's foraging spot near La Rochelle, on the French Atlantic Coast. Supervisors: Dr Jean-Yves GEORGES and Dr Tom DOYLE Research assistant (6 months, M.Sc. Internship) - CLS, Ramonville Saint-Agne, Toulouse, France.
Preliminary analysis to the development of a spatial population dynamics module in SEAPODYM. Supervisors: Dr Patrick LEHODEY and Dr Jean-Yves GEORGES |
2007
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Research assistant (2 months) - DEPE, IPHC, Strasbourg, France.
Analysis of data on medusae abundance off a spawning ground of Leatherback turtles. Supervisors: Sabrina FOSSETTE and Dr Jean-Yves GEORGES Research assistant (2 months, M.Sc. Internship) - LEMAR, IUEM, Plouzané, Brest, France.
Quantification of CO2 fluxes of an intertidal barnacle during emersion and immersion phases. Supervisor: Dr Jacques CLAVIER |
2005
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Research assistant (1 month) - DEPE, IPHC, Strasbourg, France.
Behavioural observations of parental cares in a pair of white stork Ciconia ciconia. Supervisor: Dr Sylvie MASSEMIN-CHALLET |
Additional training
2010
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Multivariate statistics for the environment - UPMC Paris 6, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.
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2009
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Linear regressions, GLM, and GAM - Alan Zuur and Elena Ieno, Highland Statistics. In house class at University College Cork, Ireland.
Marine Environmental Changes - National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. Introduction to ESRI's ArcMap - online ESRI training. |
2008
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Proficiency in Personnal Sea Survival Techniques - National Maritime College of Ireland, Cork, Ireland.
Ecosystem approach to marine resources - Centre de Recherche Halieutique, Sète, France. |
2005
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History of and practice in Science mediation (communication) - Univeristé de Strasbourg, France
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Languages
English (fluent), French (native speaker), German (basic knowledge), Spannish (beginner).