Profile
Jo Ellis
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About Me:
My most recent job was as a Government analyst. I have been using my chemistry and my scientific know how for over 30 years in several roles. When I’m not working I can be found swimming in the sea or walking my two dogs on the South Downs. I enjoy reading (some people are surprised at that as I am dyslexic) psychological thrillers and watching lots of different TV dramas.
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I have lived in several cities since leaving school and I like to move around.
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My Work:
My work involves solving complex problems to support operations colleagues. The team is a mix of scientists and mathematicians and is really interesting as Government work can be very varied.
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I spend my time analysing lots of data and sometimes writing code. I spend a lot of meetings on Teams. This way of working means a lot less travelling which is great.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would contact my local academy as they have lots of new projects going on.
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Education:
I went to school in South Wales and studied chemistry at the University of Liverpool. I also studied Environmental Sciences at the University of Brighton.
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Qualifications:
- 9 O Levels
- 3 A Levels
- B.Sc. (HONS) Chemistry
- B.Sc. (HONS) Environmental Sciences
- PhD Indoor Air Quality
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Work History:
- Development Chemistry for Industrial Paint company.
- Hazardous Cargo management for container shipping company.
- Government Operational Researcher
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
dog obsessed analyst
What did you want to be after you left school?
a development chemist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
no
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
vet nurse
Who is your favourite singer or band?
the Beatles
What's your favourite food?
chips
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
widespread sustainable energy, end to cruelty to animals and children
Tell us a joke.
A bear walks into a bar and says, “Give me a whiskey and … cola.” “Why the big pause?” asks the bartender. The bear shrugged. “I’m not sure; I was born with them.”
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