Skills

Photo-identification 

Spatial fidelity analysis

Social network analysis

Statistical modelling

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

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)

Bioinformatics related to Molecular Ecology (e.g. sequences demultiplexing, quality filtering, sequences alignment, SNP calling)

R

GIS

SPSS

Microsoft 365

I have contributed to 9 scientific publications.

Visit my OrcID page for a full list.

I have presented my research in 10+ international and national conferences and workshops.

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)

French: Native

English: Full work proficiency

Finnish: Limited work proficiency

Spanish: Basic knowledge

Driving license

Boat driving license

Experience driving with trailer

First Aid Team level 1 & 2