Qilin's Resume

Qilin

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Female

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Live in United Kingdom

Nationality

Summary

PROFILE Molecular and cellular biologist with six years of postdoctoral experience at University of Oxford, with strong hands-on expertise in antibody discovery, gene editing(CRISPR/Cas), plasmid-based protein expression, cell-based functional assays (ELISA, COIP, WB, qPCR etc), and flow cytometry. Proven track record in leading research projects, mentoring junior scientists, and presenting complex data to multidisciplinary collaborators. Recognized with first author in peer-reviewed publications (Nucleic Acids Research, Cell Reports, et al.). Bilingual in Mandarin and English, with excellent scientific communication skills. Currently transitioning into a biotech business development and licensing career to integrate deep scientific expertise with strategic partnership cultivation.

Work experience

Maternity
Career break
2025.07-Current
(a year)
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Oxford
2019.05-2025.06
(6 years)
Led multiple antibody-based research projects focused on genome instability. Designed and optimized antibody‐based detection assays (including ELISA, EMSA, WB, CoIP, flow cytometry, immunoassays, SDS-PAGE, and high-content confocal imaging etc) to specificity, affinity, and molecular mechanisms. Applied plasmid‐based protein expression and CRISPR/Cas gene editing for functional characterization of candidate targets. Supervisor of undergraduate and PhD students in their research projects. Tutor on literature- review tutorials for 3rd year undergraduates. Active member of Diversity & Equality Committee and Postdoc Association, responsible for drafting EDI news. Chair of Graduate Students’ Symposium at the University of Oxford. Talk at CRUK Oxford Genome Stability Symposium. Awarded Best Poster at 2024 Oxford Postdoc Symposium. Secure COVID Mitigation grant. Researcher in Science Together community outreach program.
Visiting Research Fellow
Queen’s University Belfast
2019.01-2019.05
(5 months)
Conducted research in age-related macular degeneration with primary mouse retina cells.

Educational experience

Queen’s University Belfast, UK
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Molecular Therapeutics
2015.09-2018.12
(3 years)
China Medical University, China
Undergraduate (B.Sc) in Clinical Pharmacy
2010.09-2015.06
(5 years)