Anton Dubenko

PhD (Cell and Molecular Biology)

United Kingdom

About

I am a recent PhD graduate from the University of Edinburgh. The world is my oyster.

Experience

  • The University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site)
    • Postdoctoral Research Assistant
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      • Gathered and analysed research data using methods of molecular biology and statistics; • Managed laboratory procurement, health and safety records and risk assessments; • Assisted with supervision of student projects and instruction of students and team members in the use of equipment/demonstration of techniques; • Contributed to the production of publications and monthly research reports; • Continually updated knowledge and developed skills within the research area; • As an Assistant Tutor for the Biology Teaching Organisation, assisted with practical classes.

    • Research Assistant
      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 · 6 mos

      Laboratory : University of Edinburgh, UK - Dr S. Makovets Project : Understanding telomerase insufficiency at the single-cell level

  • Volunteer Researcher at Scottish Science Advisory Council
    Oct 2023 - May 2024 · 8 mos

    • Gathered and analysed evidence of Scottish academic strengths in the Space sector in desk research, interviews and facilitated workshops with experts; • Contributed to drafting the SSAC’s paper “Scotland’s Space Sector: Exploring potential future opportunities” referenced in Deputy First Minister’s report “Future Trends for Scotland” in 2025.

  • Research Intern at Institute of Science and Technology Austria
    Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 · 3 mos

    OeAD scholars programme Laboratory : IST Austria, Österreich - Prof J. Friml Project : Investigating the role of auxin and calcium in controlling growth and gravitropism

  • Research Intern at University of Cambridge
    Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 · 3 mos

    AMGEN scholars programme Laboratory : Cambridge University, UK - Dr E. Kunji Project : Transport processes involved in zinc homeostasis in mitochondria