Luke Jostins
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Date of Birth:
675 Kings College, Cambridge CB2 1ST (at this address until 28/6/07)
127 Downton Avenue, Streatham Hill, London SW2 3TX
lj237@cam.ac.uk
Tel (mobile): 07745046082
18th January 1986
Nationality: British
Education
2004-2007
2006/07
2005/06
2004/05
1997-2004
2004
2002
Kings College, Cambridge University
BA Hons Natural Sciences (Predicted Class 2i/1st)
Part II Zoology; courses include Population Biology, History, Dynamics and
Future of Vegetation, Conservation Biology and Genes, Genomes and Animal
Evolution. Attended Part II Mathematical Biology off the Maths Tripos.
Part IB; Ecology, Animal Biology and Plant and Microbial Sciences (Class 2i)
Part IA; Evolution and Behavior, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (Class 2i)
Graveney School, London
A-levels:
Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), Physics (A),
Chemistry (A), Philosophy (A)
GCSE:
10, 9 at Grade A or above, including Maths, English and
ICT
Scientific Work and Research Experience
2007
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
2004
2003
Spatial Structuring in a Tropical Microcosm: term-long research project on
invertebrates in the Zoology Insect Room for Part II project (5000 words), using
ecological null modeling software.
Supervisor: Dr Martin Ellwood, Zoology, Cambridge
Crabbing and Limb Loss in Crabs: 2 weeks studying population biology of
Shore Crabs in Wells-next-the-sea for Part II Project (5000 words).
Supervisor: Dr David Aldridge, Zoology, Cambridge
Tree Fern Ecology and Phylogeny: 4 weeks gathering information on tree ferns
in the Natural History Museum in London
Supervisor: Dr David Coomes, Plant Sciences, Cambridge
Volunteer in the Zoology Insect Room: 7 weeks spent identifying insects from
tropical islands.
Supervisor: Dr Martin Ellwood, Zoology, Cambridge
Fire Ecology in Portugal: A short 1-day research project into the effect of
burning on various Portuguese plants
Symmetry and Pollinator Preference: 2 weeks constructing and performing an
experiment on the effect of symmetry and UV colouring on insect flower
preference, for a 1B research project in Ecology (3000 words)
Supervisor: Dr François Balloux, Genetics
The Ecology of Aggressive Lichens: A short 2-day research project into the
competitive interactions of lichen
Optimisation and Parametric Linear Programming: A Nuffield-funded
project with Imperial College spinout company ParOS Tech. Constructed a
proof-of-concept controller circuit to implement control program.
Other Work Experience
2005
Reed, London. Worked for a temping agency as a Data Entry Technician for 4
weeks for Lambeth College
2004
Reed, London. Worked as a Data Entry Technician for 2 weeks, and a Computer
Technician for 2 weeks, for South Thames College.
Additional Skills
- Experience with computers, both PCs and Macs
- Extensive use of spreadsheet and statistical software (Minitab) for analysis of data
- Skilled at writing, including articles, essays and fictional, both scientific and otherwise
Activities and Interests
2004-2007
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
Committee member of the University of Cambridge Concert Band
Social Secretary; organized social events including Annual Dinner
Chair; ran the committee, organized concerts and rehearsals
IT Technician; moderate and maintain e-mail list, maintain and update website
2005-2007
Committee members of Kings Films, chose and organized the projection of
films, in charge of Audio-Visual equipment in Kings, and training in use of such
equipment.
2003
Captain of Graveney School’s debating team, competed in 2003 Mace Debate
I am interested in music, playing guitar, bass and mandolin. I am also interested in Natural
History broadcasting, and more generally in the popularization of science.
Referees
Dr Sarah Lummis (Director of Studies), Kings College, Cambridge CB2 1ST
Email: sl120@cam.ac.uk
Dr David Coomes, Conservation and Community Ecology Group, Department of Plant Sciences,
University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EA
Email: dac18@cam.ac.uk
Tel: 01223-333911