FNU Amna
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly passionate postdoctoral research associate known for high productivity and efficiency in completing research tasks. Skilled in experiment design, data analysis, scientific writing, and ensuring thorough investigation and clear communication of findings. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to advance research projects and contribute to team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, United States
04.2024 - Current
- I am a dedicated researcher specializing in plant biology, metabolomics, and analytical biochemistry.
- With a Ph.D., my expertise from Jamia Millia Islamia University includes advanced techniques, including LC-MS/MS, proteomics, and bioinformatics.
- Conducted experiments, collected data, analyzed results, and wrote reports.
- Presented findings at international conferences and published papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- As a postdoctoral research associate, I focus on improving nitrogen use efficiency in bioenergy crops through genome-wide association analysis and high-throughput mass spectrometry. My work aims to enhance sustainable agriculture.
Project Assistant
Jamia Millia Islamia
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Worked on abiotic stress (heavy metals) in soil and plant samples collected nationwide via the ICP-OES technique.
Senior Research Fellow (CSIR)
Jamia Mill
09.2017 - 09.2021
- The research was based on proteomic, metabolomic, and in silico analysis of arsenic stress and sulfur deficiency in spinach and the cancer risk assessment of the stresses.
Junior Research Fellow (CSIR)
Jamia Millia Islamia
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Research work on heavy metal contamination in soil and plants and its implications on human health.
Research Trainee
Jamia Millia Islamia
12.2014 - 05.2015
- The dissertation was based on metabolite profiling of mustard under iron deficiency and arsenic stress.
Education
Ph.D. - Plant Biotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi09-2021
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, India07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, India07.2013
Senior Secondary School - Science
New Horizon School
New Delhi, India05-2009
High School Diploma -
International India School Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia05-2007
Skills
- Research Methodologies
- Experimental Design
- Data Collection
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Findings Presentations
- Editing and reviewing
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Scientific writing in Health Research - ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, NIeCer103_7586
- Certificate in Writing in the Sciences - Stanford University Online through Coursera, coursera.org/verify/LZYJND8JF4PW
- English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - University of Pennsylvania through Coursera, coursera.org/verify/FYCA5ZFZ43BY
Pronouns
She/Her
Awards
- ICAR's 18th AIEEA-PG-2013 - ICAR
- CSIR-Juniour Research Fellowship - CSIR
- CSIR-NET JRF (June-2014) securing a rank of 032
- GATE - Feb 2014
- GATE-Life Sciences (2015) securing a percentile of 90.35
- CSIR-Senior Research Feloowship - CSIR
- Best Paper Award - JTA International Conference
- Volunteer at JTA International Conference - JMI
- Second position in ORal Presentation - NCOBE
- Second topper University scholarship in M.Sc. - JMI
Accomplishments
- National Eligibility Test and Junior Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, (June 2014), securing a rank of 032 across the country.
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), secured a percentile of 90.35.
- Best Paper Award, JTA International Conference, JMI.
- Second position in oral presentation at NCOBE (national conference), JMI.
- Young Researcher Award-2021 - InSc, Bangalore.
- Second-topper university scholarship in M.Sc.
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Arabic
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
04.2024 - Current
Project Assistant
Jamia Millia Islamia
10.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Research Fellow (CSIR)
Jamia Mill
09.2017 - 09.2021
Junior Research Fellow (CSIR)
Jamia Millia Islamia
09.2015 - 09.2017
Research Trainee
Jamia Millia Islamia
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Scientific writing in Health Research - ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology, NIeCer103_7586
- Certificate in Writing in the Sciences - Stanford University Online through Coursera, coursera.org/verify/LZYJND8JF4PW
- English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - University of Pennsylvania through Coursera, coursera.org/verify/FYCA5ZFZ43BY
Ph.D. - Plant Biotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Jamia Millia Islamia
Senior Secondary School - Science
New Horizon School
High School Diploma -
International India School Jeddah
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