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Jenna BalaguerJB

Jenna Balaguer

Marine Scientist PhD | Com, Education & Policy

€500/day
Nice, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Jenna

I am a french marine scientist with a PhD in oceanography and 7+ years of experience in international research projects. Je parle couramment le français, l'anglais et l'allemand :-)

I specialize in:
- Biotechnology – development of algae cultivation systems for biofuel or alternative food supply
- Marine ecosystem assessment
- Ecological modelling (R, MATLAB, Python)

Alongside my academic work, I develop science communication and policy-oriented content, helping translate complex scientific knowledge into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Examples of my work include:
- Development of educational curricula and syllabi for schools
- Creation of ocean literacy and environmental education content
- Scientific talks and conference presentations

Services I offer :

-> Oceanographic field work (++ experience in the Southern Ocean and Mediteranean Sea)
-> Biotechnology expertise for micro-algae growth (for biofuel, food supply)
-> Data analysis and ecological modelling (R, Python, MATLAB)
-> Support for research project development and coordination

-> Scientific writing (reports, articles, literature reviews)
-> Science communication & outreach content (educational materials, blog posts, live talks)

Contact me for more information!
Jenna
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Basic

Can work on-site
Nice (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Water Family nonprofit
    Scientific Ambassador
    June 2025 - Today (1 year)
    Provide scientific expertise for educational materials.
    -Live and online educational content creation (e-learning).
    -Use of Moodle, online platforms, content creation.
    -Outreach conferences, such as the United Nations Ocean Conference, Nice, 2025.
    Education Outreach Formation et e-learning
  • European Geosciences Union (EGU)
    Editor EGU Ocean Sciences blog
    September 2023 - Today (2 years and 9 months)
    Kiel, SH, Germany
    -Coordinated exchanges between scientists, NGOs, the private sector, and international partners.
    -Oversaw publication workflow: article review, editing, and content scheduling.
    Proofreading/Editing Outreach
  • Researcher at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
    Researcher
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    February 2023 - March 2026 (3 years and 1 month)
    Kiel, Germany
    - Development of a new mesocosm facility for algae growth - biotechnology
    -Coordinated development of a new European research project: project planning, risk assessment, and methodology refinement.
    -Managed project budgets (ca. 500 000 Euros).
    -Supervised interns and technical staff.
    -Coordinated international training sessions, workshops, and outreach events, including online delivery formats
    -Communicated research effectively: delivered 12+ presentations; awarded two grants.
    -Programming skills (R, Matlab, Python)
    Océanographie Biotechnologie Supervision Gestion de projet Remote Sensing

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Education

  • PhD
    Université de Bremen
    2022
    Doctor of Environmental Sciences
  • Master
    Sorbonne Université
    2018
    Master of Science

Skill set

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