Profile
Ioana Stanciu
My CV
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Education:
Vasile Alecsandri National College, Romania- Natural Sciences degree with a focus on English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics;
University of Aberdeen (MA) Psychology;
University of Aberdeen (MSc) Health Psychology
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Qualifications:
High school diploma from a natural sciences degree gave me the basic knowledge I needed for biological Psychology. I loved my Psychology degree but I was always drawn towards medical research and health so I followed it with a masters of science in Health Psychology. I then worked in Epidemiology and I now do a PhD in Public Health but I still focus on psychological concepts like mental health, sleep, attention, memory.
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Work History:
As a student I worked as a waiter and a barista, which helped me make new friends and learn how to manage my time effectively.
After graduating from my masters degree I worked as a research assistant in an epidemiology department. I always believed I want to work in health-related research but this job made me sure and that’s why I applied for my PhD in Public Health.
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Current Job:
PhD in Public Health
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About Me:
I am PhD student in Public Health with a background in Psychology and Health Psychology. I like travelling, cooking and music (I collect records and love going to concerts)
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I live in Glasgow with my boyfriend and our lovely cat- Charlie. I love cooking and I love music. We used to go to many concerts pre-pandemic and look forward to doing that again! I also collect records. I love watching TV series. My pronouns are she/her.
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I basically have a long 3-year project that I am in charge of, with the help of my supervisors. When I started I first needed to look for courses that I need to understand what I have to do and every year I decide what other courses I need.
I always read what other scientists have found about the same disease. I sometimes present my own work in the department or at other meetings. I attend some online conferences (for now but I hope I get to travel to conferences too when COVID is over).
Twice a week I help with psychology labs where they can ask me questions about their own project. I was very worried about this but I am really enjoying helping other students.
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My Typical Day:
At the moment I am in charge of my own day which is amazing! It’s all to do with my computer/laptop at my desk so I try to include walks or some sort of physical activity when the day is over. I also dress the way I want when I go into the office (but now with working from home it’s all comfy clothes unless I have a zoom meeting 🙂 )
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At the moment I am in charge of my own day which is amazing! In summer I get up at around 8:00-8:30 but in winter with all the darkness I get up at 9:00-9:30. I always make myself a cup of tea and read some news and my emails first to start my day slowly. Then I make a to-do list of small goals for that day. Some days I need to read a lot, some to clean and analyse data, sometimes I have presentations to make and rehearse and for a week now I help with teaching for psychology students in year 1.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Cat-loving researcher
What did you want to be after you left school?
Forensic psychologist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Sometimes for "answering back"
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Pink Floyd; Pixies; Radiohead
What's your favourite food?
Stir fry's (but I am also obsessed with chicken schnitzels)
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To travel to Japan, take my mother to a Muse concert, win a lovely house next to Glasgow botanic gardens haha
Tell us a joke.
Why don't ants get sick? Because they have little anty bodies
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