Skills
Ecology
Photo-identification
Spatial fidelity analysis
Social network analysis
Statistical modelling
Molecular Ecology
Modern and Ancient DNA extraction
Sequencing library preparation
Target capturing
RAD protocol
PCR, qPCR and primer design
Gel electrophoresis and gel extraction
Bacterial cloning
DNA quantification
Fieldwork
Marine mammals boat survey
Digital camera photographs for Photo-identification
Game camera traps set up
Man-made snowdrift and artificial nest boxes for Saimaa ringed seal
Saimaa ringed seal winter lair census
Necropsy and tissue sampling (ringed seal, harbour porpoise)
Computing skills
Bioinformatics related to Molecular Ecology (e.g. sequences demultiplexing, quality filtering, sequences alignment, SNP calling)
R
GIS
SPSS
Microsoft 365
Academic writing
I have contributed to 8 scientific publications.
Visit my OrcID page for a full list.
Scientific communication
I have presented my research in 10+ international and national conferences and workshops.
SMM_2022_audio_Vincent.mp4
Project management & Funding
Photo-ID team coordinator (20 persons)
UEF Saimaa ringed seal tissue bank coordinator
PhD research administrative and financial management
Member of Norppasymposium and RAPCON2023 organising committee.
Grants received:
2022 Alfred Kordelinin Säätiö: 26,000€ (personal stipend)
2021Nestorisäätiö: 4,000€ (genetic laboratory expenses)
2019 Nestorisäätiö: 2,000€ (genetic laboratory expenses)
2018 Maj ja Tor Nessling Säätiö: 97,900€ (personal stipend + travel)
Languages
French: Native
English: Full work proficiency
Finnish: Limited work proficiency
Spanish: Basic knowledge
Licenses & Certificates
Driving license
Boat driving license
Experience driving with trailer
First Aid Team level 1 & 2