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Mariano Almiron

@marianoalmiron

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Biologist and data scientist specializing in GIS, genetic analysis, and thermal acclimation research.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I seek research roles that combine genetics, spatial data and robust statistical analysis in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams with opportunities to publish and present findings.

I am a biologist and data analyst pursuing a PhD at the University of Buenos Aires, combining genetic research with spatial and environmental data analysis. My work focuses on thermal acclimation, heat‑induced hormesis, and the genetic basis of longevity in Drosophila, using QTL mapping and recombinant inbred lines.

I have hands‑on experience designing and executing experimental protocols, processing environmental and genetic datasets, and developing statistical models and visualizations (ANOVA, R). I apply GIS and remote sensing (QGIS, NDVI time series) to landscape and natural resource studies and integrate spatial analysis with laboratory genetics.

I communicate findings through scientific publications and international conference presentations, and I am committed to rigorous experimental design, reproducible analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration between data science and biology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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PhD Researcher

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University of Buenos Aires

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Conducted QTL mapping and statistical analyses of thermal acclimatization and hormesis, designed and executed genetic experimental protocols, and prepared scientific publications and international conference presentations.

QTL Mapping Statistical Analysis R Experimental Design Scientific Writing Data Visualization Recombinant Inbred Lines Biostatistics

Research Assistant

National University of Tucumán

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)

Processed environmental and genetic data, developed models and visualizations to analyze research findings, and supported project workflows in collaboration with CONICET.

Data Analysis R ANOVA Modeling Data Visualization

GIS Intern

Geoarchaeology Laboratory, UNT

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)

Applied QGIS for spatial analysis in landscape and natural resource studies and processed NDVI time series for environmental research.

QGIS Remote Sensing NDVI Analysis Spatial Analysis GIS Time Series

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Buenos Aires

PhD in Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences

2021 -

Activities and societies: Thesis research on acclimation for thermotolerance and genetic basis of hormesis; methodologies include QTL mapping, RILs, and statistical analysis.

Pursuing a PhD in Biological Sciences focused on thermal acclimation, thermotolerance and the genetic basis of heat-induced hormesis in Drosophila, using QTL mapping and recombinant inbred lines.

National University of Tucumán

Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences

Activities and societies: Applied QGIS for spatial analysis; analyzed NDVI time series.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a thesis on interannual dynamics of NDVI on the western slope of Cumbres Calchaquíes and applied QGIS for spatial analysis and NDVI time series.