Joana Rocha
Bryan,TX
Summary
Driven Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Infectious Diseases with experience in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell cultures, and animal handling at Texas A&M University. Detail-oriented and systematic with strong desire to develop abilities useful in Industry employment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Teas A&M University Health Science Center
03.2020 - Current
- Organized Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Animal Experiments from start to finish by designing effective experimental designs and data entry procedures.
- Managed day-to-day lab operations, maintaining a well-organized workspace for efficient experimentation.
- Disseminated research findings to personnel as presentations, during meetings and conferences, or as spreadsheets, and peer-reviewed scientific papers.
- Published research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students and to work effectively with scientists of diverse backgrounds and accomplish common research goals
- Secured grant funding by writing compelling proposals highlighting the significance of research projects.
- Edited papers for submission to prestigious scientific journals.
- Maintained clean, organized and well-stocked laboratory environments.
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major national conferences (ASM and AAI).
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences And Infectious Diseases
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.2018
Master of Science - Biodiversity, Genetics And Evolution
University of Porto
Porto, Portugal12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Porto
Porto, Portugal07.2009
Skills
- Gene Editing
- Manuscript writing
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry and IP pulldowns
- Scientific Writing
Flow Cytometry
- Laboratory Management
- Work Planning
- Project Management
- In Vivo Studies
- Cell cultures
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Teas A&M University Health Science Center
03.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences And Infectious Diseases
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Biodiversity, Genetics And Evolution
University of Porto
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Porto