RESEARCH GRANT FACILITATOR

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, December 2021 – Present

Provide strategic planning and support for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences researchers in research grant and awards. Identify and communicate research award and funding opportunities from Canadian and international government funding agencies, private foundations and industry, as well as provide proposal development support for faculty on their research grant applications and award nominations.

RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS OFFICER

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, June 2020 – December 2021

Liaise between researchers, external funding agencies, and industry to identify potential research collaborations and partnerships; Evaluate research strategies within the Faculty of Applied Sciences; Review research mobility contracts between the Faculty and other partnerships; Assist with grant facilitation and development.

CO-FOUNDER

Elect STEM, Canadian Non-profit, March 2020 – Present

One of three co-founders of a Canadian evidence-based non-profit organization with the purpose of engaging more scientists in politics. In charge of branding, blog posts, content management, and volunteer management.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

SWITCH Materials Inc., Burnaby, BC, June 2019 – May 2020

Developing technology for switchable sunroofs with several different teams within the company.

POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, with Prof. Timothy M. Swager, 2018-2019

Worked on the development of carbon nanotube-based sensors for detection of water contaminants. Also participated as a SYNFACTS editor with fellow members of the Swager group.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND LAB MANAGER

York University, Toronto, ON, with Prof. Thomas Baumgartner, 2017 – 2018

Oversaw the relocation of a research laboratory from the University of Calgary to York University. Managed lab set-up, including instrumentation purchases, lab supply purchasing, product receiving, employing lab
safety and introducing an inventory system of chemicals. Worked closely and created an effective network with several sales representatives from lab supply companies.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, 2012 – 2017

Taught and ensured the safety of over 80 students in second- and third-year undergraduate courses as a laboratory
teaching assistant. Taught laboratory and tutorial components in three levels of organic chemistry.

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, 2014

Prepared course outline and materials, in addition to instructing a senior level undergraduate course. Designed and administered exams for fair evaluation of student knowledge.