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CV: MSci Physics and MSc Astrophysics graduate
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Date Submitted: Last Modified: Current job: Employment Term: Job location: Date available: Industry: KeywordsAn MSci Physics and MSc in Astrophysics graduate with a proven ability to work well on own initiative or as part of a team.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
- Excellent numeracy and problem solving skills.
- Able to work effectively under pressure.
- Reliable, flexible and adaptable.
- Experience researching and analysing data.
- Good time management skills and able to meet with deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
- Competent programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, IDL, FORTRAN).
Education
2010 to 2011 University of Glasgow, MSc with Merit in Astrophysics
Modules included:
Advanced Data Analysis
- Acquired a working knowledge of advanced data analysis methods.
- Gained familiarity with the key differences between a frequentist and Bayesian approach to data analysis.
- Developed awareness of current literature on advanced data analysis for the physical sciences, and the software available to supports its application to real problems.
- Mock data challenge where the task was to write a short computer code in a programming language of my choice (MATLAB) using the principles and practical ideas introduced in the lectures.
Research Skills
- Gave 30 minute presentation covering aspects of solar physics project.
- Learned about research proposals, citation metric, poster presentations, and brainstorming ideas.
Solar Physics Project: Measuring temperature structure of solar flares using data from SDO/AIA.
- Researched the topic using published research papers and books.
- Used the high level programming language IDL.
- Applied a technique called ‘regularized inversion’ to determine the temperature structure of a solar flare.
- Compiled the results and developed a written report using LaTeX.
MSc Project: Estimation of the linear redshift distortion parameter from current and future redshift surveys
- Researched the topic using published research papers and books.
- Used the high level programming language MATLAB.
- Analysed the data using complex data analysis methods.
- Compiled information resulting in a detailed written report using LaTeX.
2005 to 2010 University of Strathclyde, MSci Physics (2:1)
Awards/Distinctions
- Placed on the Dean’s list twice.
Modules:
Experimental/Practical Physics
- Completing experiments selected from a range of topics covered in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year curriculum.
- Learned how to keep a laboratory notebook.
- Learned how to perform error analysis of the results.
- Developed my formal report writing skills.
Project Training
- Learned how to complete a literature survey.
- Became aware of different referencing systems and aware of the pitfalls of web-based referencing.
- Prepared and delivered a poster presentation.
- Developed and gave an oral presentation using computer based presentation software.
Industrial Project
- Summer placement at the University of Glasgow.
- Involved creating programs using MATLAB and running simulations based on the data obtained.
- The results were compiled and produced in a written report using LaTeX.
Managing Technological Innovation
- Understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation and the skills required for success in these areas.
- Exposure to management principles and techniques relevant to technological industries.
- Development of understanding of cash flows and break even calculations.
- Experience of team working.
- Improved appreciation of career opportunities and roles for technology based students.
- Project work concentrating on the production of a business plan for the development of an innovative product.
4th and 5th year MSci Project: Computational Simulation and Molecular modelling applications to ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy
- Investigating one and two dimensional infrared spectroscopy of a small molecule in gas phase and solution using methods from semi-empirical quantum chemistry and chemical physics.
- Developed a solid grounding in atomistic scale modelling and extensive experience with the UNIX computing environment.
- Project allowed me to gain some experience in using scripting languages (bash shell and PERL) and further developed my scientific programming skills in FORTRAN.
1999 to 2005 Uddingston Grammar School
- 1 Advanced Higher in Physics (A)
- 5 Highers in Physics, English, Computing, Mathematics, Chemistry (ABBBC)
- 1 Intermediate 2 in English (B)
- 8 Standard Grades (three 1’s, four 2’s and a 3).
Work Experience
December 2011 – December 2011 Clinton Cards PLC
Christmas Temp
Duties: Stock room and shelf replenishment, dealing with customer enquiries.
July 2011 – July 2011 University of Glasgow
Demonstrator
Duties: Assisting the School of Physics and Astronomy in a webchat with prospective postgraduate students.
April 2007 – September 2007 Culture and Sport Glasgow
Seasonal Leisure Attendant
Duties: Keeping the facilities clean and tidy, keyholding duties, supplying customers with sporting equipment – tennis racquets, bowling equipment, golf clubs.
March 2006 – September 2006 Glasgow City Council
Seasonal Leisure Attendant
Duties: Keeping the facilities clean and tidy, keyholding duties, supplying customers with sporting equipment – tennis racquets, bowling equipment, golf clubs.
Personal Achievements
I was a former member of the Boys’ Brigade. One of my proudest achievements was obtaining the Queen’s Badge. As part of the work for the Queen’s Badge I was involved in voluntary care work, which gave me the opportunity to deal with disabled people. After successfully completing the Queen’s Badge work I was promoted to Staff Sergeant which allowed me to help the younger boys with their badge work and activities.
Interests & Activities
I enjoy keeping up to date with developments in the science community and going to the gym.
Additional Information
Driving: Full clean licence.
Member of professional body: Institute of Physics (IOP) associate member (1129226).
References: Excellent references available upon request.
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