Profile
Emma Wilson
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About Me:
I’m a scientific researcher living in Scotland. I love reading fantasy / sci fi / horror and I’m an author too 👻🪄
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I love reading fantasy / sci fi / and horror novels. My favourite authors are Terry Pratchett, Ursula K Le Guin, and T Kingfisher. When I’m not working, I’m also editing my first novel.
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My pronouns are:
She/Her
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My Work:
I work in library sciences investigating the best ways that scientific findings can be shared and used by others.
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I study the different ways scientists make their scientific findings find-able, reliable, and transparent. this includes:
- Understanding how scientific research is made available (making sure its free to read rather than behind a paywall)
- Understanding the methods used to design experiments
- Understanding how scientific methods are reported (making sure enough information is given to repeat an experiment)
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My Typical Day:
I work from home most days and go into the office once a week. I use computer programming to analysis my data and make visualisations like graphs and interactive data apps.
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Education:
I went to primary and secondary school in West Lothian in Scotland. After I left school, I went to the University of Edinburgh to study Neuroscience.
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Qualifications:
At high school, I studied Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths, Physics. I then when to university to study Neuroscience (the science of the brain). A couple years later, I started my PhD, which is a four year post-graduate course. I’ve just finished my PhD recently.
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Work History:
My first ever job was working at the cafe in a local tourist attraction. After university, I worked for two years as a research assistant, helping out with scientific projects, before starting my PhD. During my PhD, I had a few part time jobs including teaching courses, managing a website, and working in a library.
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Current Job:
Now, I’m working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh. I’m working closely with a research centre with over 50 lab groups and helping them conduct and share their research more effecitvely.
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Employer:
I currently work for the University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s oldest universities.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Creative, enthusiastic, curious
What did you want to be after you left school?
Something science-y but I had no idea!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Maybe once or twice...
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Probably a witch (but not an evil one of course)
Who is your favourite singer or band?
AURORA
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