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Although primarily a geologist, I took the daring leap to Life Sciences to develop a multi-disciplinary background to pursuing a career in Palaeontology research. This has successfully led me to a PhD position (beginning October 2012) in vertebrate macroevolution during the Mesozoic, focusing specifically on dynamics over the Jurassic-Cretaceous boundary.
During a 'year off' from university and employment, I began to learn the value of science outreach and communication. This led me begin blogging, and co-develop a podcast series dedicated to palaeontological research, Palaeocast.
As a run-up to my PhD, I worked as a policy intern at the Geological Society of London. I gained an underst...
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