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Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Ashoi Dantra

Townsville,QLD

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Currently seeking the role of Experimental Scientist at AIMS.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Dr. Peter Cowman’s Lab
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Actively involved in the analysis of UCE gene markers within coral genomes using Phyluce and HPC.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Gained a deeper understanding of using bioinformatics and genomic methods to explore patterns of diversification and rates of molecular evolution in coral taxa.

Intern

Dakshin Foundation
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • As a team member of the Long Term Ecological Observatory (LTEO), I contributed to data research and compilation for a Pan-India literature review on coral reef studies in the Indian subcontinent, which is currently underway for publication.
  • Critically analyzed key research papers and categorized findings based on multiple observations and reports.
  • Worked on an Independent study on coral defence mechanisms.
  • Assisted the LTEO team in generating innovative solutions for macroalgae removal on reefs in the Indian Ocean.

Intern

Reefwatch Marine Conservation
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Contributed by making an Artificial-Reef Species Guide, by using Fish Identification methods while SCUBA Diving
  • Conducted research for various projects such as the success rate of coral reef restoration and assessing health of seagrass meadows, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Documented behaviour and habitat preferences of inter-tidal organisms.

Intern

Centre for Ecological Sciences (Marine Biology)
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Exposure to marine genomics and DNA barcoding under the expertise of Dr. Kartik Shanker.
  • Assisted in data compilation of Tetraodontiforms for Trait Analysis Using Secondary Data, and summarized research papers on marine life.
  • Independent research project component involved a comprehensive critical research on the Grindádrap, and authored a well-received final report.

Education

Master of Marine Biology: Marine Genomics - (by Research)

James Cook University
Townsville QLD
11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences - Life Sciences

KC College, Mumbai University
05.2021

Higher Secondary Education - Pure Sciences -

Maharashtra Education Board
05.2018

Skills

Bioinformatics

R studio

Microsoft Excel

Scientific Writing

Fieldwork

Molecular Biology

Certification

  • Advanced Open Water Diving Training - 11/2021
  • First Aid/CPR and Advanced Resuscitation - 09/2024
  • Assistant Sailing Instructor: Dinghy Sailing (Yachting Association of India) - 2019
  • Level 1,2,3 and 4 - Dinghy Sailing - 2015

Extracurriculars

  • Sailor (Competitive and Assistant Coach): 2013 - Present

I sailed for the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, competing in regattas for the club. I then joined InspireSailing as an assistant instructor. I currently assist in instructing courses and skippering at the Townsville Sailing Club (dinghy sailing). I am an integral crew member on the 40-foot keelboat Warrigal, actively training as skipper for the Novice Helmsman Regatta 2025 at the Townsville Yacht Club.

  • Football Player: 2013 - Present

I currently play football for the Wulguru Women’s United team in Australia. I was a part of the school football team and then was recruited for the club Bombay Gymkhana in 2017, where I was the vice-captain of the women’s team from 2020-2022, and was given an honorary playing membership.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Sailing
  • Sports

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Volunteer

Dr. Peter Cowman’s Lab
02.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

Dakshin Foundation
09.2022 - 11.2022

Intern

Reefwatch Marine Conservation
11.2021 - 12.2021

Intern

Centre for Ecological Sciences (Marine Biology)
08.2021 - 09.2021

Master of Marine Biology: Marine Genomics - (by Research)

James Cook University

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences - Life Sciences

KC College, Mumbai University

Higher Secondary Education - Pure Sciences -

Maharashtra Education Board
  • Advanced Open Water Diving Training - 11/2021
  • First Aid/CPR and Advanced Resuscitation - 09/2024
  • Assistant Sailing Instructor: Dinghy Sailing (Yachting Association of India) - 2019
  • Level 1,2,3 and 4 - Dinghy Sailing - 2015
Ashoi Dantra