Mentor Database

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

Mentor Database

date time

2020-08-31 17:55:00

Name (First, Last)

Charlotte Havermans

Job/ Position Title/ Classification

Junior Group Leader, PhD

Department/ Unit/ Branch

Helmholtz Young Investigator Group ARJEL - Arctic Jellies

University/ Institution/ Organization/ Employer

Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

City

Bremerhaven

Country

Germany

Telephone Number (please include country code)

004915737714424

Website

www.charlottehavermans.com

Please check the major focus area that best fits your interests.

Marine
Interdisciplinary
Career Development

Primary Discipline

Marine Ecology

Please list a few keywords that describe your work and interests Separate the words with a comma ( , ).

evolutionary ecology, genetics, OMICS, pelagic ecology, gelatinous zooplankton, amphipod crustaceans, optics, field work, deep sea, biodiversity, integrative taxonomy, public outreach

Please indicate the main regions where you work or conduct your research.

Both Polar Regions

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Please provide a short biosketch (1000 characters)

I am a polar and deep-sea biologist working on the impact of climate change on polar organisms and food web structure. I finished my PhD on evolutionary ecology of Antarctic crustaceans in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, in 2012. Since then, I have conducted multiple fellowship stays abroad, and move to Germany in 2015 for two postdoc positions at the University of Bremen, for which I obtained funding through the German Science Foundation. I worked on the ecology, trophic role and resilience to change of a range-expanding amphipod, Themisto. I have been at sea over a year all cruises combined, and could join expeditions to both polar regions.
Currently, I am leading a Junior Group at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, that investigates the role of gelatinous zooplankton and their impact on changing Arctic ecosystems. This 6year programme will investigate the distribution, diversity, trophic role and resilience of "jellies" using "OMICS" (incl. environmental DNA), optic and acoustic field techniques and modelling.
I am a passionate researcher who would be happy to give advice or brainstorm on career paths, collaborations, public outreach, scientific ideas, internship and field opportunities. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Mentoring activities you are interested in participating in (check all that apply).

Mentor Panels
These panels are held at major international conferences and are coordinated by
APECS members. Participation involves a 2-3 hour commitment on the day
of the panel meeting.
Career Development Presentations
Short presentations at conferences/workshops with a question/answer period.
Career Development Workshop Sessions
Helping in the coordination and facilitation of sessions at major conferences
One-on-One Mentoring
Email correspondence with APECS members regarding career advice (including
alternative careers in polar/cryospheric issues), research skills, data
management and occasional research-specific discussions/questions.
Participation in live online discussions
This will be advertised to all APECS members and will be facilitated by an
APECS Council or Executive Committee Member. Transcripts will be
posted online for future reference.
Assisting with proposal development
Helping to improve presentation and communication skills

Preferred method of mentoring (check all that apply)

In-person meetings/conferences/seminars
Online seminars
Telephone/Skype conversations
Email Exchange

Conferences you normally attend (check all that apply)

SCAR Open Science Conferences
Gordon Conferences
Arctic Frontiers
Other

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