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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

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Software

R Statistical Language

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
Helen SiegelPh.D. Candidate