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Rebecca Ruscoe

Rebecca Ruscoe

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lecturer in Chemistry @ Keele University | Organic Chemistry PhD

  • Education

    • St John Fisher Catholic College

      2007 - 2009
      A Levels Chemistry, Biology, Maths A, A, B

      Activities and Societies: Netball, Tennis

    • The University of Manchester

      2013 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Organic Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Canoe/kayak society (polo secretary 2014/2015) Project title: Evolved Cytochromes P450 in a chemo-enzymatic approach for the generation of novel antibacterials for industrySupervisors: Prof. D. Procter and Prof. S. FlitschFunding organisation: BBSRC

    • The University of Manchester

      2009 - 2013
      Master of Chemistry (MChem) Chemisty First Class

      Activities and Societies: Chemistry Society Climbing and Canoe/kayaking Final year MChem project involved the investigation into the mode of action of synthetically produced antibacterial like compounds.

  • Experience

    • AstraZeneca

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
      Research Scientist

      Working as part of a team as a synthetic organic chemist, synthesising compounds for a lead identification/optimisation project.

    • The University of Manchester

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
      PASS Leader

      Mentoring younger students through their studies.

    • The University of Manchester

      Sept 2013 - Jul 2017

      Organising teams of student tour guides for UCAS open days. Showing prospective students and visitors around the chemistry department and the university of Manchester. My research focuses on organic chemistry and enzyme biology to create novel antibacterials for industrial synthesis. I assist in the teaching of undergraduates with practical classes in the teaching labs at the University of Manchester, along with experience in teaching masters students in research laboratories. Conducting tours of the school of Chemistry and the campus for prospective students and their parents.

      • UCAS Master of Ceremonies

        Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

      • PhD Student

        Sept 2013 - Mar 2017

      • Teaching Lab Demonstrator

        Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

      • UCAS Senior Tour Guide

        Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

    • Kanahau Research and Conservation Facility

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Field Research Assistant

      I was assisting in the scientific research being carried out on the island of Utila, by Kanahau. My research involved bats and the endemic Iguana, along with general work carried out by the facility. I wrote a blog of my time on the island, to increase awareness of the work that Kanahau is doing and to raise awareness of the need to conserve Utila.

    • Manchester Tutors

      Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
      Science Tutor

      Providing science tutoring to supplement the education of GCSE and A level students. This includes both home and school visits.

    • University of Nottingham

      Apr 2017 - Jun 2019
      Research Associate

    • The University of Manchester

      Jul 2019 - May 2023
      Postdoctoral Research Associate

    • Keele University

      Jul 2023 - now
      Lecturer in Chemistry

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EdX Verified Certificate for Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      EdX
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rebecca Ruscoe
      SET for Britain - Mar 2016 Invited as one of 30 students (from 550 applications) to present their research at the Houses of Parliament as part of the SET for Britain event.
    • Awarded to Rebecca Ruscoe
      First Prize Poster Competition Peakdale-RedEx sponsored Organic Section Welcome Event Sep 2015 I was awarded first prize for my poster at the annual Peakdale-RedEx sponsored organic section welcome event at the University of Manchester.
    • Awarded to Rebecca Ruscoe
      BP Scholarship Award Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences on behalf of BP Jan 2012 Judged based on an essay submitted that proposes future sources of renewable energy and on my current grades.
    • Awarded to Rebecca Ruscoe
      Best First Year Practical Chemist School of Chemistry, University of Manchester Jun 2010 Award to the student who has performed the best in their first year practical chemistry course
    • Awarded to Rebecca Ruscoe
      BP Scholarship Award Faculty of engineering and physical sciences on behalf of BP Jan 2010 Judged based on an essay submitted that discusses the impact global warming has on an energy company such as BP and on my current grades.