Dafna Zeevi Ben Yosef
Givatayim
Summary
Extensive knowledge and experience in biological and environmental research, academic writing, research grant management for national and international bodies, project supervision, and teaching & presentation skills. Strong technological skills, independent and fast learner, excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hebrew, strong interpersonal communication, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, goal-oriented, leadership and motivational skills, good planning and organizational abilities. Primary research expertise: Environmental biotechnology, developmental biology, microbiology, databases, ecological models.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Grants & Academic Partnerships Manager
Research & Innovation Authority, Wolfson Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Managing research grant tracking and monitoring, including academic agreements and sample/data transfer agreements
- Collecting and distributing grant calls to researchers
- Assisting researchers in grant applications and familiarization with funding requirements
- Tracking report submissions per funding agency requirements
- Facilitating access to service providers (statisticians, language editors)
- Managing internal research programs and collaborations with academic institutions
- Organizing conferences, seminars, review committees, and summary reports
Curriculum Development in Biology & Science
AMIT Educational Network
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Developing and writing innovative educational programs
- Creating collaborations with academic institutions and natural history museums for innovative learning programs
- Leading a professional teachers’ community and conducting teacher training in research-oriented biology and science
- Organizing scientific conferences
- Leading educational projects
Research Associate
Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research Institute
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Establishing a national marine environmental database – literature review, data cataloging and validation, logical structuring, scientific content editing, and media accessibility
- Developing ecological models using advanced software (EwE) to create policy management tools
- Managing and maintaining a website for ecological models
- Writing reports and research proposals
Chief Biologist
Coral Farm "Prorif Ltd."
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Validating database foundations for research
- Collaborating in multi-disciplinary research teams
- Overseeing daily laboratory operations, designing experiments, and leading scientific development
- Developing techniques for coral breeding and cultivation
- Writing research proposals, scientific protocols, fundraising, and reporting
- Secured an $800,000 grant for applied research in agriculture
Software Conversion & Testing
"Financial Information Systems"
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Worked with MAGIC software
- Software conversion and post-conversion testing
- Screen design per client requirements
Researcher, Postdoctoral Fellowship
International Institute of Biotechnology, Ben-Gurion University
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Molecular biology research techniques
- Bacterial culture growth on various media
Lecturer & Project Supervisor
Marine College, Michmoret
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Prepared academic lesson plans, presentations, and public speaking
- Collected scientific information at the forefront of knowledge
- Supervised student research projects
Lecturer
School of Engineering, Tel Aviv University
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Developed and delivered lessons on cell structure, DNA, synthesis, etc
- Taught fundamentals of genetic engineering and molecular biology
Education
Postdoctoral Research - High through-put method for detecting Sub-inhibitory Concentrations of antimicrobial agents from non-culturable bacteria
International Institute of Biotechnology, Ben-Gurion University
01.2004 - 01.2007
Ph.D. - Mechanisms of UV resistance in soft corals
Tel Aviv University
01.1998 - 01.2002
M.Sc. - Biology (Zoology)
Tel Aviv University
01.1995 - 01.1997
B.Sc. - Biology and Geography
Bar-Ilan University
01.1991 - 01.1993
Skills
Teamwork, academic writing, research grant management for national and international bodies, project supervision, teaching & presentation skillsStrong technological skills, independent and fast learner, excellent verbal and written communication in English and Hebrew, strong interpersonal communication
Military Service
Full service in the IDF Nahal Brigade.
Publications
List of scientific publications available upon request or included in full version.
Timeline
Research Grants & Academic Partnerships Manager
Research & Innovation Authority, Wolfson Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Curriculum Development in Biology & Science
AMIT Educational Network
01.2016 - 01.2023
Research Associate
Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research Institute
01.2012 - 01.2018
Chief Biologist
Coral Farm "Prorif Ltd."
01.2010 - 01.2013
Software Conversion & Testing
"Financial Information Systems"
01.2008 - 01.2009
Researcher, Postdoctoral Fellowship
International Institute of Biotechnology, Ben-Gurion University
01.2004 - 01.2007
Lecturer & Project Supervisor
Marine College, Michmoret
01.2004 - 01.2007
Lecturer
School of Engineering, Tel Aviv University
01.2004 - 01.2007
Postdoctoral Research - High through-put method for detecting Sub-inhibitory Concentrations of antimicrobial agents from non-culturable bacteria
International Institute of Biotechnology, Ben-Gurion University
01.2004 - 01.2007
Ph.D. - Mechanisms of UV resistance in soft corals
Tel Aviv University
01.1998 - 01.2002
M.Sc. - Biology (Zoology)
Tel Aviv University
01.1995 - 01.1997
B.Sc. - Biology and Geography
Bar-Ilan University
01.1991 - 01.1993
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