María José Tapia De la Jara, based in Coquimbo and available to relocate, is a dedicated marine biologist with extensive experience in research and community engagement. She holds a Marine Biology degree with distinction from Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile, and has completed a student exchange program at Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain. Her professional roles have included scientific monitoring and education at Proyecto Asociativo Regional Explora Coquimbo and Oceanogràfic de Valencia. María José has also worked as a research assistant at the Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas, contributing to studies on protein extraction from fish and antimicrobial tests. She has been actively involved in raising environmental awareness through educational tours and traveling exhibits. Her certifications include PADI Open Water Diver and Deep Trekker Pilot ROV DTG3. Fluent in English and experienced with software like R and Microsoft Excel, María José combines her scientific expertise with strong communication skills to foster marine conservation and research.
Professional Profile:
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Education:
María José Tapia De la Jara earned her Marine Biology degree with distinction from Universidad Católica del Norte in Coquimbo, Chile, where she studied from 2018 to 2024. As part of her education, she participated in a student exchange program at Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Martir in Valencia, Spain, during 2023-2024. Her thesis focused on the characterization and analysis of the antibacterial capacity of protein extracts from the mucus of native marine fish Seriolella violacea, Cilus gilberti, and Seriola lalandi.
Work Experience:
María José Tapia De la Jara has accumulated extensive work experience in various roles. As a Scientific Monitor at Proyecto Asociativo Regional Explora Coquimbo from March 2018 to December 2020, she guided educational tours through the Faculty of Marine Sciences, the Mundo Mar Rescue Center, and the Aquarium and Museum of the University. She continued her role as a Scientific Monitor at Oceanogràfic de Valencia from January 2019 to December 2022, engaging the community with the marine environment and raising awareness through traveling exhibits addressing environmental issues and solutions. In October and November 2023, she worked as a Monitor of Attention and Logistics at Universidad Católica del Norte in Coquimbo.
Publication Top Notes:
Acciones por wrongful birth y wrongful life: ¿la vida como un perjuicio?
- Author: María José Tapia
- Source: Estudios de Derecho Privado. III Jornadas Nacionales de Profesoras de Derecho Privado
- Year: 2023
- Type: Book chapter (Writing – original draft)