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Perpetua Nzoka

@perpetuanzoka

PhD molecular and cellular biologist specializing in genetics, experimental design, and scientific validation.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek remote or on-site research roles where I can lead experiments, improve scientific accuracy (including AI outputs), mentor trainees, and publish high-quality, reproducible work.

I am a PhD-trained molecular and cellular biologist with broad interdisciplinary expertise across genetics, microbiology, anatomy, ecology, and organismal biology. I design and execute rigorous experiments, analyze complex datasets, and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

My postdoctoral work at a major research university focused on molecular genetics and cellular signaling, where I led independent projects using gene expression analysis, microscopy, and bioinformatics. I maintain high standards for reproducibility and scientific integrity and have a track record of synthesizing literature across fields to inform experimental interpretation.

During my doctoral research I investigated genetic regulation of cellular differentiation, applying molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing, histology) and mentoring undergraduates while integrating ecological and evolutionary context. I am experienced in statistical analysis using R and Python and in translating complex concepts into clear explanations.

I evaluate and improve AI-generated biological content, identifying conceptual errors and aligning outputs with current scientific consensus. I thrive in remote, asynchronous environments, am highly self-directed, and bring strong scientific review and knowledge-transfer skills to collaborative teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

University of California, San Diego logoUD

Graduate Research Assistant

University of California, San Diego

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Supported ecological and organismal biology projects by collecting and validating lab and field data, assisting statistical analyses, and contributing to scientific reports.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, San Diego logoUD

University of California, San Diego

Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular & Cellular Biology

2018 - 2023

Activities and societies: Dissertation research, mentored undergraduate students, assisted in instruction, interdisciplinary literature synthesis.

Completed doctoral research on genetic regulation of cellular differentiation with expertise in molecular techniques, microscopy, and data analysis.

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University of Washington

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology with coursework and research experience across organismal, ecological, and molecular biology.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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