Johanna Diener
Location
Zürich
Field of Study
Life Sciences
Expertise
Biomedicine Research and Science Journalism
About
Natural Scientist and Science Journalist
I am a curious Molecular Biologist with a passion for science communication and outreach.
Social Media:
Skills
Academic Journals
Cancer Research
Collaborative Project Management
Environmental Journalism
Epigenetics
Innate Immunity
Interviewing Subject Matter Experts
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Research Design
Science Journalism
Tissue Engineering
Tumor Immunology
University Teaching
Open for
fulltime
parttime
mentoring
Work Experience
University of Zurich
2021-04 -
Postdoctoral Researcher
Zürich
parttime
Scientific advisor for late-stage research project on innate immune escape by skin cancer cells. Writing and publishing research project as co-corresponding author. Mentoring PhD theses/defenses.
WOZ, Die Wochenzeitung
2021-09 - 2022-09
Science Journalist
Zürich
parttime
Participation at weekly board meetings, giving inputs for research and article ideas. Developing and implementing thematic focal points. Writing and publishing Comments, Features, Reportages and Interviews. Editing articles of external journalists.
University of Zurich
2020-02 - 2021-03
Postdoctoral Researcher
Zürich
fulltime
Publishing scientific studies as lead author. Coordination of contributing authors. Study design and supervision of spin-off projects for PhD candidates. Reviewer for high-impact scientific journals.
Academic Experience
University of Zurich -
2016.01 - 2020.01
Philosophical Doctorate, PhD in Biomedicine
University of Zurich -
2014.01 - 2015.05
Master of Science, MSc in Neurosciences
University of Zurich -
2010.09 - 2014.01
Bachelor of Science, BSc in Biology