We, the editors, are a team of curious and committed volunteer PhD students and research staff working in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Careers Service. Our role is to source career profiles from a range of fascinating sectors written by researchers with backgrounds spanning the humanities, social sciences, physical and life sciences.
You can find out more about us below, or contact us to ask us a question or volunteer a profile!
Current Editors
Thomas Nicol
Team Lead and Co-ordinating Editor
Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford
Past Course: PhD in Molecular Genetics, Open University and MRC Harwell Institute
Thomas is a molecular biologist with a particular interest in understanding how the mitochondria produce energy for the cell and how this process is regulated by nitric oxide (NO). In his spare time he enjoys travelling, hiking and reading. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn.
Sara Falcone
Media/Outreach Co-lead and Editor
Current Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.
Past Course: PhD in Mouse and Molecular genetics, MRC Harwell Institute
Sara is a veterinary surgeon with an interest in molecular biology. Originally from Italy, she is now a postdoc in Oxford investigating genetic and environmental factors in the onset, development and severity of type 1 diabetes in multiple species. In her spare time she likes hiking, travelling and cooking.
Natasha Sahgal
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Former Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ludwig Institute of Cancer Research, University of Oxford
Past Course: PhD in Applied Biotechnology, Cranfield University
Natasha is a computational biologist with a background in Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, and her research focused on human and cancer genetics. In her personal time, she likes travelling, gardening and spending time with family. Connect with Natasha Sahgal on LinkedIn.
Linus Milinski
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Current Position: DPhil Candidate in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
In his DPhil project funded by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People Linus is investigating the neuronal basis of subjective tinnitus across the sleep-wake cycle and the role of waking experience in sleep regulation. Next to his research work, Linus enjoys writing, running and kayaking. Connect with Linus on LinkedIn.
Kimberley Webb
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Current Position: DPhil Candidate in Ancient History
Kimberley’s research addresses the concept of collegiality in the Roman Republic, especially across political and religious institutions, and contributes to our understanding of cooperation and power-sharing in Ancient Roman public life. She is from Australia and has previously worked as a geologist in the mining industry. Connect with Kimberley on LinkedIn.
Shiny Joseph Srinivasan
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Current Position: DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford
Shiny’s research focuses on developing techniques that make chemical synthesis more sustainable through Biocatalysis. She is originally from India and enjoys dancing, Zumba and Yoga during her spare time. Connect with Shiny on LinkedIn.
Aikaterini (Katrina) Tavoulari
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Current Position: Visiting Lecturer, University of Birmingham / Teaching & Training Associate, University College London
Past Course: PhD in disability (vision impairment, autism spectrum disorder), University of Birmingham
Lily Jiaqi Cao
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Current Position: DPhil in Biochemistry, University of Oxford
Lucy Browne
Editor for Research Careers – Beyond Academia
Current Position: DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford
Previous Team Leads and Co-ordinating Editors
Jessica Hedge
Inga Koneczny
Natasha Rhys
Natasha Sahgal
- Marina Diotallevi
- Wenjun Huang
- Amy Royall
- Shona Loong
- Hannah Ryan
- Maria Ordovas-Montanes
- Linda van Bijsterveldt
- Garrett Bullock
- Lonie Sebagh
- Melissa Alexander
- Gabriela Belsley