R Statistical Language
Helen Siegel
Ph.D. Candidate
Hamden,CT
Summary
Bright and research-oriented Hydrogeochemist with years of experience in groundwater contaminant transport and analysis. Vastly knowledgeable about sample collection, analytical techniques, computer simulation, and big data focused statistical techniques. Practiced scientific communicator and teacher. Energetic and hands-on learner ready to tackle any challenge with a positive attitude. Open to relocation for an outstanding career opportunity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
Yale Water And Energy Study
New Haven, CT
08.2018 - Current
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory and field environments to ensure success.
- Developed and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory and field work.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment, including LC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-AES, IC, GC-GC, and TOC.
- Conducted analyses for various inorganic and organic constituents in water samples, including PFAS, major anions, and major cations.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis on complex multivariate data sets to interpret patterns and trends.
- Developed computer simulations of groundwater flow and contaminant transport.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications. See https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3412-5851
Teaching Assistant
Yale University School Of The Environment
New Haven , CT
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed effective visual aids and exercises to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Mentored graduate level semester long research projects in multivariate statistics, geospatial regression analysis, groundwater modeling, and contaminant hydrology.
Education
Ph.D. - Hydrology
Yale University
New Haven, CT 08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Hydrology
Yale University
New Haven, CT 08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Technical Writing and Scientific Paper Expertise
Research and Analysis Experience, Statistical and Analytical
Project Management and Study Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable Team Player
Software
ArcGIS
Modflow Suite
Microsoft Office and Access Database
PHREEQC Geochemical Modelling
Python for OpenGIS
Feflow
Timeline
Ph.D. - Hydrology
Yale University
08.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
Yale Water And Energy Study
08.2018 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Yale University School Of The Environment
08.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Hydrology
Yale University
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Geology
The College of Wooster
08.2013 - 05.2017