Lucie Kuczynski
@luciekuczynski
Experienced data scientist with a decade in data analysis and research.
What I'm looking for
With over 10 years of experience in data analysis and research, I have honed my expertise in managing large relational databases and conducting advanced statistical analyses. My proficiency in R has been pivotal in delivering actionable insights from complex datasets, and I am currently expanding my technical skills in Python and SQL through self-directed learning. My work is centered around improving data workflows and translating complex data into meaningful solutions for decision-making.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to significant research projects, including my post-doctoral work at the University of Oldenburg, where I synthesized allometric and stoichiometric regulation of spatial dynamics, resulting in six published scientific publications and three international talks. I have also played a vital role in coordinating a national research unit proposal, integrating the efforts of 50 researchers to enhance our understanding of biodiversity.
My academic journey includes a PhD in Community Ecology from the University of Toulouse, where I published six scientific papers and taught over 200 hours of undergraduate courses. I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists, having supervised a PhD student in data analysis, which contributed to their successful thesis defense. I am committed to leveraging my skills to drive impactful research and foster collaboration in the scientific community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Editor
British Ecological Society
Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Managed the evaluation of over 35 manuscripts for the Journal of Animal Ecology, ensuring quality and timely publication through collaboration with authors and reviewers.
Post-doctorate Researcher
University of Oldenburg
May 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Conducted research on allometric and stoichiometric regulation of spatial dynamics, contributing to a national research unit proposal and publishing 6 scientific papers. Managed diverse datasets to develop a biodiversity dynamics indicator.
Post-doctorate Researcher
University of Oklahoma
May 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted analyses of genetic data from over 80 amphibian species, identifying biogeographic patterns and supervising a PhD student in statistical modeling.
PhD Researcher
University Toulouse III
Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Researched freshwater fish community responses to global changes, curating long-term datasets and teaching undergraduate courses in biology and statistics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Toulouse
PhD, Community Ecology
2014 - 2018
Activities and societies: Taught over 200 hours of undergraduate courses in biology and statistics.
Conducted a PhD thesis on Community Ecology, focusing on freshwater fish community responses to global changes. Published 6 scientific publications and delivered 5 international talks. Curated long-term datasets on freshwater fish and taught undergraduate courses in biology and statistics.
University of Toulouse
M. Sc., Ecology in Modelling of Ecological systems
2013 - 2014
University of Toulouse
M. Sc., Ecology
2012 - 2013
University of Bordeaux
B. Sc., Ecology
2009 - 2012
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