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Life as a marine biologist and PhD candidate with Dina-Leigh Simons
Dina-Leigh Simons (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate marine biologist and PhD student at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Her research focuses on developing innovative methods using environmental DNA (eDNA) to monitor marine biodiversity along the UK’s coastlines, particularly in rocky shores—a fascinating environment filled with starfish and anemones.
Navigating the path of a PhD in marine biology is a journey filled with unique challenges and rewarding experiences. Dina-Leigh shares her insights on what it means to pursue this field, emphasizing the importance of networking, self-discovery, and finding a supportive community.
A transcript of this episode is here.
#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is an online platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email [email protected]✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Dina? Follow her adventures on social media – @no_ordinary_biologist on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn or visit her website here.
What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
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By SusieDina-Leigh Simons (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate marine biologist and PhD student at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Her research focuses on developing innovative methods using environmental DNA (eDNA) to monitor marine biodiversity along the UK’s coastlines, particularly in rocky shores—a fascinating environment filled with starfish and anemones.
Navigating the path of a PhD in marine biology is a journey filled with unique challenges and rewarding experiences. Dina-Leigh shares her insights on what it means to pursue this field, emphasizing the importance of networking, self-discovery, and finding a supportive community.
A transcript of this episode is here.
#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is an online platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! Tune in each week to talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email [email protected]✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Dina? Follow her adventures on social media – @no_ordinary_biologist on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn or visit her website here.
What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email [email protected] or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!