Natalie Hyde
Boulder
Summary
Recent mycologist graduate with expertise in metagenomic workflows and DNA/RNA sequencing. Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and communicate findings effectively, demonstrated through leading soil microbiome research and collaborating on international projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Czech Academy of Sciences Institute of Microbiology
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Led research on soil bacteria and fungi, integrating metagenomics and metatranscriptomics workflows to uncover microbial interactions.
- Executed DNA/RNA sequencing, qPCR, and enzyme assays, achieving high precision in processing over 100 samples.
- Analyzed Illumina amplicon sequences via OTU assembly pipelines, revealing key microbial patterns across diverse datasets.
- Performed quality control via gel electrophoresis, PCR, Qubit, NanoDrop, and purification techniques, ensuring high data reliability.
- Streamlined large-scale sample processing through organized workflows, enhancing lab protocols for improved turnaround.
- Collaborated in international teams, leveraging strong communication and diverse problem-solving to meet project deadlines.
Lab Undergraduate Researcher
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with lab members to publish research on fungi adaptations in extreme environments.
- Executed DNA extractions and PCR for Antarctic soils project, contributing to understanding of microbial life in harsh climates.
- Assisted in designing experimental protocols and methodologies.
- Analyzed data using statistical software for research findings.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Early Research Assistant Positions
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Applied AIM protocols as field technician, ensuring compliance with BLM regulations during data collection.
- Performed precision measurements using microscopy techniques, ensuring data accuracy for research projects.
- Integrated microbiology, ecology, geography/GIS, and climate data for comprehensive ecosystem analysis across multiple academic research groups.
Education
MS - Botany, Mycology
Charles University
Praha, CZ02-2026
BA - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University Colorado Boulder
05-2023
BA - Geography & GIS
University Colorado Boulder
05-2023
Skills
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR
- Quantitative PCR
- Illumina sequencing
- Enzyme assay
- Gel electrophoresis
- Bioanalyzer
- Cell culture
- Data analysis
- R
- Python
- ArcGIS
- ESRI
- ArcMap
- ArcCatalog
- Research methodologies
- Critical thinking
- Scientific writing
- Research methodologies
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Czech Academy of Sciences Institute of Microbiology
09.2023 - 01.2026
Lab Undergraduate Researcher
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2022 - 01.2023
Early Research Assistant Positions
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2020 - 01.2022
MS - Botany, Mycology
Charles University
BA - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University Colorado Boulder
BA - Geography & GIS
University Colorado Boulder