MICHAEL SEIFU BAHIRU
Boston,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep mentor
Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored three students through successful transitions from undergraduate to PhD (two) and MD (one) programs.
- Provided strategic guidance on program selection, application strategy, and interview preparation.
Doctoral Researcher & Project Lead
Bittman Laboratory
Amherst, USA
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Developed custom JavaScript and R scripts to automate analysis of large-scale microscopy datasets (10,000+ images), reducing processing time by 70%
- Led a multi-year research project with a budget of over $500K, coordinating with cross-functional teams, including veterinary staff, core facilities, and external collaborators.
- Presented research findings at 5+ international scientific conferences to audiences of 500+ researchers, effectively translating complex data into actionable insights
- Partnered with genomics, proteomics, and computational biology teams across multiple institutions to integrate diverse datasets, resulting in comprehensive analyses published in high-impact journals
Instructor & Course Developer
Department of Biology
Amherst, USA
09.2020 - 09.2024
- Co-instructed advanced bioimaging course for 20+ graduate students annually, resulting in 3 peer-reviewed publications with student co-authors
- Implemented assessment metrics showing a 20% increase in students self-identifying as scientists after course completion.
President
Neuroscience Graduate Student Council
Amherst, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led the organization of 50+ graduate students, managing a $15,000 annual budget.
- Organized professional development workshops with industry consultants.
Education
Ph.D. - Neuroscience and Behavior
University of Massachusetts
Amherst09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Neuroscience And French Studies
University of Massachusetts
Amherst09-2018
Skills
Technical: Data Analysis Statistical Analysis Scientific Writing
Strategic: Strategic Planning Project Management Collaboration
Soft Skills: Communication Problem-Solving Teamwork & Collaboration Adaptability
Tools: Python R MATLAB JavaScript Excel GraphPad ImageJ
Languages
English, (Fluent) French (Fluent) Spanish (Conversational) Amharic (Native)
Selected Publications
PNAS (2023, 2022) - Two papers on circadian rhythm regulation and molecular clock mechanisms,
eNeuro (2023). "Adult neurogenesis and circadian phase shifts in Syrian hamsters."
Journal of Cell Science (2025) - Nuclear morphology analysis in cancer progression,
7 total peer-reviewed publications available on Google scholar (Michael Seifu Bahiru)
Timeline
Prep mentor
Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
01.2023 - Current
President
Neuroscience Graduate Student Council
01.2021 - 01.2022
Doctoral Researcher & Project Lead
Bittman Laboratory
09.2020 - 09.2025
Instructor & Course Developer
Department of Biology
09.2020 - 09.2024
Ph.D. - Neuroscience and Behavior
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Neuroscience And French Studies
University of Massachusetts