About
Summary
I'm a molecular anthropologist and freelance science communicator based in the Berlin-Brandenburg area, with a background spanning conservation science, ancient DNA (aDNA), and public-facing research communication.
I hold two MSc degrees from the University of Florence (Conservation Science; Paleogenetics/Anthropology), with thesis research on aDNA under Dr. Martina Lari (Caramelli group), and completed a research period at the University of Potsdam with Prof. Michael Hofreiter, working on ancient cave bear genomes.
Alongside research, I write for outlets including Scienza in Rete, Pikaia, and Advanced Science News (Wiley), and run a YouTube channel on archaeogenetics and molecular anthropology. I'm currently looking for opportunities in research, museums, or science communication in the Berlin-Brandenburg region — labs, collections, public engagement, or editorial roles where scientific rigor meets storytelling.
Looking for
Permanent or long-term positions in: laboratory/aDNA research, museum science communication, scientific writing/editorial roles — Berlin-Brandenburg area or remote
Positions
Freelance 2023 -
Freelance Science Communicator, Writer
Research Visit 2021 - 2021
Institute for Biochemistry and Biology, University of Potsdam
Ancient DNA / Cave Bear Genomics
University of Potsdam, with Prof. Michael Hofreiter | Potsdam, Germany
Erasmus research period focused on ancient cave bear genome analysis.
Thesis Research 2020 - 2021
Department of Biology, University of Florence
University of Florence, with Dr. Martina Lari (Caramelli group) | Florence, Italy
MSc thesis in Paleogenetics/Anthropology: genomic analyses on animal ancient DNA (aDNA).
Thesis Research 2017 - 2018
Material Analysis on Etruscan Artifact
University of Florence, Dipartimento di Chimica, with P. Pallecchi
MSc thesis in Conservation Science: analysis of pigments and binders on an Etruscan sarcophagus, using FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, and GC.
Thesis Research 2013 - 2014
Protective Materials on Stone
University of Florence, with Luca Rosi | in collaboration with CNR
BSc thesis: characterization of protective materials on two different types of stone.
Education
University of Florence 2021
Field of study: Paleoanthropology
Degree: Master
University of Florence 2018
Field of study: Heritage Conservation
Degree: Master
Skills
Languages
Italian (native) · English (fluent) · German (fluent/working) · French (B2) · Spanish (B2)
Skills
Laboratory / Technical
Ancient DNA (aDNA) extraction and analysis
NGS library preparation
Molecular biology techniques
Conservation science methods
Sample handling (archaeological/biological material)
Research & Analysis
Paleogenetics
Archaeogenetics
Population genetics (basic/intermediate)
Scientific literature review
Cross-disciplinary research (genetics + archaeology + anthropology)
Communication & Writing
Science writing (long-form, feature articles)
Science journalism / pitching
Video scriptwriting (educational/documentary style)
Public speaking (talks, conferences)
Editorial collaboration (peer review process exposure via publishing)
Digital & Media
YouTube content production (scripting, end-to-end)
Social media science communication
Multilingual content creation (IT/EN)
Other
Project self-management (freelance, multiple simultaneous deadlines)
Grant/job application writing (German Anschreiben experience)
Professional interests
Ancient DNA (aDNA) · Paleogenetics · Molecular Anthropology · Archaeogenetics · Human Evolution · Neanderthal Genomics · Conservation Science · Science Communication · Museum Communication · Public Engagement
Keywords: aDNA, communication, Evolution, GeneticsCV
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