Olivia Tan

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About Olivia Tan

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am an experienced doctoral researcher with a passion for learning. My research focus was centred around protein structure determination for antiviral drug discovery. I am currently working as a Research Education Administrator.I have a keen interest in science communication, research education and advancing scientific innovation by supporting the startup ecosystem- Interested in research education, scientific innovation, industry partnerships or business development roles- Key interests: scientific communication, research translation and fostering collaborative projects- Strong communication skills: presented to a variety of large and small audiences, tailored complex scientific topics to a general audience and maintained professional working relationships with research staff, students and group leaders- Effective collaboration: coordinated project meetings with key stakeholders and liaised with a variety of researchers in different disciplines- Proactive: actively sought career development opportunities and effectively engaged with the community- Experienced in working with a cohesive team in a collaborative, multicultural environment- Previously held roles in academic tutoring, retail and hospitality.