Hi, I’m
Yonatan Ariel Wolberg
PhD Candidate In Human Genetics
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Jutor
Tutor
03.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
University Of The Witwatersrand
Teaching Assistant
03.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Academic Achievers
Tutor
09.2019 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Education
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Ph.D. from Human Genetics
04.2001
University Overview
- Post-Graduate Research Fellowship, 2024 from Wits Health Consortium
- Recipient of Post-Graduate Merit Award, 2024
- Member of Southern African Society for Human Genetics, 2024 to 2026
- Member of South African Society for Bioinformatics, 2024 to 2026
- Planned Thesis Statement: A bioinformatics workflow to improve exome sequencing-based copy number variation calling
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Master of Science from Genomic Medicine
04.2001
University Overview
- Degree Awarded with Distinction
- Correlations between Self-Reported Ethnicity and Genetic Clustering in Kenya - Research Project
- Post-Graduate Scholarship, 2022 from National Research Foundation
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Science from Genetics And Developmental Biology
04.2001
University Overview
- Honours Degree
- Recipient of Post-Graduate Merit Award, 2021
- Investigation of the Feasibility of Expressing Spider Silk Proteins in Chicken Oviduct Cells - Research Project
University of The WitwatersrandJohannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Science from Molecular And Cell Biology
04.2001
University Overview
- Undergraduate Degree
- Degree Awarded with Distinction
- Dean's List, 2018 and 2019
- Was invited to take part in the Research Assistantship Programme (RAP) for top achievers in Chemistry
- Certificate of First Class for 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Certificate of Merit 2018
- Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, 2018 to present
- University Entrance Scholarship, 2018 from University of the Witwatersrand
- Undergraduate University Council Merit Scholarship, 2019 and 2020 from University of the Witwatersrand
Skills
R Programming Language
Python Programming
Statistical analysis techniques
Population Genetics
Genomic Data Analysis
Variant Calling
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Active Learning
Problem-solving abilities
Linux Operating System
Community Security, Writing, Drawing, Exercising
I volunteer my time to provide my community with security at functions. I have a passion for writing and aim to write a novel. I also enjoy drawing and am committed to exercising.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University Of The Witwatersrand
03.2021 - 12.2021
Tutor
Academic Achievers
09.2019 - 07.2021
Tutor
Jutor
03.2019 - 04.2022
University of The Witwatersrand
Ph.D. from Human Genetics
04.2001
University of The Witwatersrand
Master of Science from Genomic Medicine
04.2001
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science from Genetics And Developmental Biology
04.2001
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science from Molecular And Cell Biology
04.2001