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Fernanda Fernandes

@fernandafernandes

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Biologist focused on mammal ecology, fieldwork, and conservation outreach.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining field research and conservation outreach, with opportunities for hands-on sampling, lab work, and public science communication.

I am a biologist specializing in mammal ecology with hands-on experience in field expeditions, specimen curation, and laboratory analyses, including karyotype work on bats collected in the Mata Atlântica. I have contributed to scientific publications and media reports, aided undergraduate teaching, and supported museum and collection exchanges.

I combine field skills with science communication and outreach—organizing public education events, creating educational materials, and supporting digital dissemination. I also bring technical strengths in image editing, typesetting, Wordpress and site hosting to support research visibility and public engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Estagiária Bolsista PIBIC

Fiocruz Mata Atlântica

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)

Participated in field expeditions collecting small mammals in the Atlantic Forest and performed karyotypic analyses of collected bats, contributing to specimen characterization and lab results.

Specimen Processing

Estagiária Bolsista EIC

Laboratório de Mastozoologia da UERJ

Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years)

Curated the mammal collection, organized biological material and supported specimen exchange; assisted teaching mammal biology and field trapping techniques, coauthored a publication and supported media coverage.

Specimen Management Trapping Scientific Writing Collaboration Outreach

Educadora Ambiental

STC/SEA

Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 (9 months)

Taught environmental education classes on water, climate change, solid waste and ecological relationships to students in state environmental projects, promoting awareness and behavior change.

Environmental Education Public Speaking Community Outreach Program Coordination

Estagiária

AQUISUAM - UNISUAM

Nov 2013 - Oct 2014 (11 months)

Cared for American bullfrogs and conducted experiments across tadpole and adult stages, managing husbandry, hygiene and feeding to support laboratory research.

Amphibian Care Data Collection

Recepcionista

Alex Tattoo Studio

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 (6 months)

Managed client reception, scheduled appointments, handled phone inquiries and promoted studio services to maintain customer flow and satisfaction.

Client Services Scheduling Promoting Services Front Desk Operations

Estagiária Técnica em Informática

Flecha de Prata Transporte Modal Ltda.

Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (3 months)

Provided document organization, data entry and spreadsheet assembly, generated reports and supported distribution of office expedients to improve administrative workflows.

Data Entry Document Management Spreadsheets Administrative Support File Organization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Activities and societies: Assisted in mammal collection curation; teaching support for mammal biology and conservation; field sampling and laboratory analysis of small mammals and bats.

Pursuing a Bachelor in Biological Sciences with focus on Environment at UERJ, expected completion in July 2025.