Auriol Purdie
Senior Research Fellow
Werombi,NSW
Summary
Talented Senior Research Fellow offering 16 years of experience completing both university-led and industry research. Proficient in pursuing grant money, writing papers and teaching courses.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
University Of Sydney
Camden, NSW
06.2017 - Current
- Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
- Oversaw studies, documented data and extrapolated results.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Lead teams of researchers and completed independent research into livestock disease pathogenesis through use of transcriptomics, cell and molecular biology and bioinformatic techniques
- Won research grants and completed industry studies funded by corporate groups.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents.
- Collaborated with academic and industry based professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
- Supported and supervised students in research programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through publishing papers on completed projects.
- Computed and taught complex statistical analyses and interpreted data using a broad range of NGS data analysis bioinformatic and in silico tools including standard statistical packages and tailored opensource R-based ( eg Bioconductor), and subscription based platforms such as Agilent Genespring GX, Partek Genomics, Qiagen CLC Genomics. Performed and taught epitope mapping through use of opensource tools such as those found on the Immune Epitope Database (IEDB).
- Presented talks at both nationa land international conferences, speaking about research topics of interest and related subjects.
Research Fellow
University Of Sydney
Camden, NSW
01.2009 - 06.2017
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Conducted and evaluated research using cutting-edge technology.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of disease pathogenesis through use of cell and molecular biology techniques including transcriptomics and associated bioinformatic analysis
- Supported and supervised students in undergraduate, MSc, PhDresearch programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through publishing papers on completed projects.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using a broad range of statistical and bioinformatics platforms.
- Published research in peer reviewed journals.
- Collaborated with industy and academic based professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of research.
- Developed unique research into disease pathogenesis.
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Roslin Institute
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to optimise a novel cloning process for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins from the eggs of transgenic chickens and validation of retention of desired sequences within transgenic chicken lines with resistance to avian diseases.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members based in Industry (Viragen Ltd), and the Universities of Edinburgh and Oxford to accomplish our research goals.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
The Roslin Institute
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to identify genetic markers of pathogenesis for the disease Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy utilising transcriptomic (microarray) analysis and other genomic techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major national and international conferences.
- Conducted independent cellular and molecular biology based research including cell culture,RNA and DNA analysis, transcriptomics and associated statistical and bioinformatic analysis and development to attain short and long-term objectives.
- Assisted teaching and instructing students alongside other professors.
- Enforced laboratory safety protocols and enabled safe work environment through development of a unique sample tracking system that was adopted throughout the research institute.
Education
Ph.D. - Cell And Molecular Biology, Immunology
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland, UK 09.2001 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Immunology of Infectious Diseases
London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
London, UK 09.2000 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Genetics With Biotechnology & Microbiolo
King’s College, London
London, UK 09.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Research implementation
Quantitative analysis
Report generation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Data Collection
Teambuilding
Teamwork and Collaboration
Research procedures
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow
University Of Sydney
06.2017 - Current
Research Fellow
University Of Sydney
01.2009 - 06.2017
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Roslin Institute
01.2007 - 01.2009
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
The Roslin Institute
09.2005 - 06.2007
Ph.D. - Cell And Molecular Biology, Immunology
University of Aberdeen
09.2001 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Immunology of Infectious Diseases
London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
09.2000 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Genetics With Biotechnology & Microbiolo
King’s College, London
09.1996 - 05.1999