CV
Saphira Bloom-Quinn (born Schroers)
MS Erasmus Mundus Mobility Joint Masters in Evolutionary Biology
2020 – 2022
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (grade 1.3) & Uppsala University
Awarded full scholarship 49,000 EURO based on rank in cohort.
Research Assistant The Australian Centre for Ecogenomics
2019-2020
The University of Queensland
Commercial sequencing facility for research clients, in charge of metagenomic sequencing/library prep with Illumina Nextera and Flex
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BAdvSci (Hons I) Bachelor of Advanced Science (Biology with First class Honours)
2014 - 2018
The University of Queensland
GPA 6.6
Dean's Commendation x 2
With exchange semester at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
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Awards and Scholarships
Biological Sciences Honours Prize $3000AUD for best thesis in cohort
Student Exchange Science Faculty Scholarship ($2500AUD)
Summer Research Program with Scholarship (2014/15 and 2016/17) (total value $5400AUD)
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Miscellaneous
Freelance Writer specialising in Australian outdoor content (2017-present)
UQ Employability Award (2018)
UQ German Club Secretary (2017)
Oxfam UQ Treasurer (2016)
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Languages
English (fluent)
German (C1.1)
Japanese (A1)
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Hobbies
Hiking
Writing
Reading & Poetry
Art/Nature Journalling
Rogaining (orienteering sport)
Climbing