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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Mar 26, 2012 17:22:35 GMT
So, just out of curiosity and as a way to get to know forum members a little better - what do you guys do for a living? I'll start us off. I'm currently busy with my Masters degree in Industrial Microbiology at Stellenbosch University, just east of Cape Town  Ps. If any of you haven't been as far south as SA, especially Europeans, I'd recommend it! (Cheap, beautiful, great climate and a lively, passionate populous ) |
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Post by king nothing on Mar 26, 2012 17:30:03 GMT
I work in construction installing complex life support systems.........
Ducting to you and me!!!
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Post by Tatty on Mar 26, 2012 17:31:49 GMT
Dead end 9-5 office admin.  |
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Mar 26, 2012 17:33:00 GMT
Dead end 9-5 office admin. what sort of admin tatty? |
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Post by jimbonda on Mar 26, 2012 18:23:17 GMT
that sounds a big-time heavy degree you are studying for there jayran i've spent the last several years landscaping and worked for a small firm who looked after the village where i live, glorified council workers basically. they were good enough to put me through 2 of the 4 chainsaw courses so i'm a semi-qualified tree surgeon. i quit in jan last year hence why i'm on here so much and just been doing casual work as and when. i'm looking into maybe doing something else at some point soon because i fancy a change, although i enjoy working outdoors so i will always take on private/weekend work where poss, or help out mates who are doing the same thing. and i want to do the remaining tree courses. the problem is i'm enjoying dossing too much  i'm 28 years old though so it can't go on for much longer |
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Post by Tatty on Mar 26, 2012 18:25:37 GMT
Dead end 9-5 office admin. what sort of admin tatty? Gas and Electric metering. |
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Post by SAF_Legend on Mar 26, 2012 18:30:03 GMT
I'm currently busy with my Masters degree in Industrial Microbiology at Stellenbosch University, just east of Cape Town I've found a kinsman! I'm in Molecular Medicine MSc, with a Microbio / Genetics degree background. Nice to to know that there's someone in the same area as me Hope you aren't bashing your head in with the Masters. |
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Mar 26, 2012 18:30:56 GMT
that sounds a big-time heavy degree you are studying for there jayran i've spent the last several years landscaping and worked for a small firm who looked after the village where i live, glorified council workers basically. they were good enough to put me through 2 of the 4 chainsaw courses so i'm a semi-qualified tree surgeon. i quit in jan last year hence why i'm on here so much and just been doing casual work as and when. i'm looking into maybe doing something else at some point soon because i fancy a change, although i enjoy working outdoors so i will always take on private/weekend work where poss, or help out mates who are doing the same thing. and i want to do the remaining tree courses. the problem is i'm enjoying dossing too much i'm 28 years old though so it can't go on for much longer I hear you mate, I guess we're all looking to find a way to have an enjoyable time without doing too much. I'd love to just travel the world but hey, at least it's something to work for! I've recently started looking into domain trading after seeing the money that moves o there for basically nothing and I've gotta tell you - I'm excited! |
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Mar 26, 2012 18:35:14 GMT
Atlantis, what are the odds mate!
I'm also specializing in genetics, in a yeast biotechnology lab atm. Specifically genetic engineering for bioethanol production.
What are you into these days?
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Post by SAF_Legend on Mar 26, 2012 18:48:11 GMT
Atlantis, what are the odds mate! I'm also specializing in genetics, in a yeast biotechnology lab atm. Specifically genetic engineering for bioethanol production. What are you into these days? Biofuels? Good fer ye - that's where the money is! I did my undergrad research in a yeast biotech lab as well. But at the moment I'm in oncology, specifically looking at mitotic events and oncogenic proteins (kinases more specfically). Nice to know that's someone like me! Maybe there's more on board the forum |
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Mar 26, 2012 18:52:18 GMT
That's mega interesting man, I'm keen to get into more proteomics at some stage!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 19:41:41 GMT
Technical Analyst
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Post by redcase on Mar 26, 2012 20:15:32 GMT
Atlantis, what are the odds mate! I'm also specializing in genetics, in a yeast biotechnology lab atm. Specifically genetic engineering for bioethanol production. What are you into these days? Biofuels? Good fer ye - that's where the money is! I did my undergrad research in a yeast biotech lab as well. But at the moment I'm in oncology, specifically looking at mitotic events and oncogenic proteins (kinases more specfically). Nice to know that's someone like me! Maybe there's more on board the forum This is uncanny, I'm doing a PhD in functional genomics, focusing on breast cancer, looking for gene targets for possible therapeutic/chemopreventive development in future . Just started 2 months ago. Hope I don't go mad. Fantastic to see so many biotechnologists here though ! |
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Post by SAF_Legend on Mar 26, 2012 20:17:39 GMT
Biofuels? Good fer ye - that's where the money is! I did my undergrad research in a yeast biotech lab as well. But at the moment I'm in oncology, specifically looking at mitotic events and oncogenic proteins (kinases more specfically). Nice to know that's someone like me! Maybe there's more on board the forum This is uncanny, I'm doing a PhD in functional genomics, focusing on breast cancer, looking for gene targets for possible therapeutic/chemopreventive development in future . Just started 2 months ago. Hope I don't go mad. Fantastic to see so many biotechnologists here though ! Brilliant!! More people around to ask for help when troubleshooting.  |
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Post by redcase on Mar 26, 2012 20:22:20 GMT
This is uncanny, I'm doing a PhD in functional genomics, focusing on breast cancer, looking for gene targets for possible therapeutic/chemopreventive development in future . Just started 2 months ago. Hope I don't go mad. Fantastic to see so many biotechnologists here though ! Brilliant!! More people around to ask for help when troubleshooting. Definitely !! |
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