Evan Jones

Evan Jones

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Astrophysics PhD Student at the University of Edinburgh

  • Education

    • Cirencester College

      2016 - 2018
      Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry A-Levels at A*A*A; Film Studies AS-Level at B
    • The University of Edinburgh

      2024 -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Astrophysics

      Following my undergraduate degree I stayed on at Edinburgh, where I am continuing to use simulations to study galaxies. Currently I am building a model for chemical evolution based on stellar nucleosynthesis, to be integrated with stochastic star formation in cosmological scale simulations.

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2018 - 2023
      Integrated Masters Astrophysics First Class (85%)

      An Honours Integrated Masters degree in Astrophysics, with my own research focusing on high-redshift galaxies, and computer simulations.The degree involved several group and solo research projects, the largest three being: - The Observational Signatures of the Gas In and Around Galaxies, - Finding the first quiescent galaxies with the James Webb Space Telescope, - Determining the Distance to the Andromeda Galaxy using Cepheid Variables.Several awards for high grades,… Show more An Honours Integrated Masters degree in Astrophysics, with my own research focusing on high-redshift galaxies, and computer simulations.The degree involved several group and solo research projects, the largest three being: - The Observational Signatures of the Gas In and Around Galaxies, - Finding the first quiescent galaxies with the James Webb Space Telescope, - Determining the Distance to the Andromeda Galaxy using Cepheid Variables.Several awards for high grades, including consistently getting the highest grades in the Astrophysics degree program for my year: - Margaret Campbell Scott Scholarship on entry. - Certificate of Merit in 1st and 2nd years. - Astrophysics Junior Honours Class Medal and Nichol Foundation Scholarship in 3rd year. - Astrophysics Senior Honours Class Medal in 4th year. - Astrophysics Integrated Masters Class Medal and Emerson Award in 5th year. Show less

  • Experience

    • House of Fraser

      Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
      Temporary Sales Assistant

      Temporary sales assistant over the holiday season.

    • TK MAXX

      Sept 2023 - Jul 2024
      Sales Associate

      Responsibilities include serving customers, maintaining the standards of the store, and loss prevention.Requires good customer service skills, and the ability to work well in a team and stay calm in stressful situations.In my first month, I was voted Associated of the Month, out of ~100 employees.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Evan Jones
      Astrophysics Integrated Masters Class Medal University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy May 2024 Awarded for excellent performance in the 2022/23 academic year.
    • Awarded to Evan Jones
      Emerson Prize University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy May 2024 Awarded for attaining the top mark across Year 5 of the Astrophysics degree programme.
    • Awarded to Evan Jones
      Astrophysics Senior Honours Class Medal University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy Sep 2022 Awarded for excellent performance in the 2021/22 academic year.
    • Awarded to Evan Jones
      Astrophysics Junior Honours Class Medal University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy Sep 2021 Awarded for excellent performance in the 2020/21 academic year.
    • Awarded to Evan Jones
      Nichol Foundation Scholarship University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy Sep 2021 Awarded for attaining the top mark across the third year on all programmes in the 2020/21 academic year.
    • Awarded to Evan Jones
      Margaret Campbell Scott Scholarship The University of Edinburgh September 1, 2018 An award given to the 10 students entering the school of physics and astronomy with the best grades.