Aaron (David) M.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Molecular & Environmental Biology

Salinas, United States

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months
Davis, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Molecular & Environmental Biology

UC Davis

  • Designed advanced problem sets in genetics, molecular biology, and ecology for AI model testing.
  • Conducted experimental studies on plant-microbe interactions using molecular and biochemical methods.
  • Collaborated with computer scientists to incorporate biological datasets into machine learning systems.
  • Published findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national biology conferences.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023
5 years
Davis, United States

Graduate Researcher – Ecology & Plant Biology

UC Davis

  • Investigated ecological impacts of drought stress on California agricultural ecosystems.
  • Utilized bioinformatics pipelines (R, Python) to analyze genomic and environmental datasets.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in field biology, molecular methods, and scientific writing.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
3 years
Seaside, United States

Research Assistant – Microbiology Division

California State University, Monterey Bay

  • Conducted microbial ecology studies in marine and coastal environments.
  • Designed laboratory and field-based experiments to study nutrient cycling and microbial communities.
  • Co-authored publications on microbiome dynamics in saline ecosystems.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 years
San Jose, United States

Undergraduate Research Fellow – Entomology & Genetics

San José State University

  • Examined genetic adaptations of insect populations under varying climate stress conditions.
  • Assisted faculty in lab instruction for genetics and zoology courses.

Summary

Ph.D.-trained biologist with expertise spanning molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental systems.

Skilled in experimental design, multi-step problem-solving, and the integration of biological knowledge with AI-driven research.

Experienced in developing and validating advanced problem sets in genetics, physiology, and ecology to challenge and refine machine reasoning.

Adept at remote collaboration, technical writing, and communicating complex biological concepts across multiple disciplines.

Languages

English
Native

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

University of California, Davis

Doctor of Philosophy · Biology · Davis, United States

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

California State University, Monterey Bay

Master of Science · Biology · Seaside, United States

Oct 2013 - Jun 2017

San José State University

Bachelor of Science · Biology · San Jose, United States

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