Profile
Hugh Burton
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About Me:
Hello! I am a research scientist based in Oxford. When I’m not working, I enjoy climbing mountains across the UK and exploring the great outdoors around my home.
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My Typical Day:
I cycle to work each day and arrive around 9am. My typical day usually involves talking to other scientists, solving maths problems for describing molecules, writing computer code to make predictions using this maths, and teaching undergraduate students. I usually finish around 6pm.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’d create resources that highlight how important maths and physics are for understanding the foundation for all chemistry!
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Education:
Bottisham Village College: GCSEs
Hills Road Sixth Form College: A-Levels
University of Cambridge: Undergraduate and PhD
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Qualifications:
GCSEs: 10 A*
A-Levels: 5 A*s
MA and MSci in Natural Sciences
PhD in Chemistry
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Work History:
Summer 2018. Research Intern – Q-Chem Inc., Pleasanton, Californian, USA
Summer 2020. Postdoctoral Research Associate – Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK
2020-now. Astor Junior Research Fellow in Chemistry – New College, University of Oxford, UK
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Current Job:
2020-now. Astor Junior Research Fellow in Chemistry – New College, University of Oxford, UK
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No
Who is your favourite singer or band?
The Killers
What's your favourite food?
Nanaimo bar (try it!)
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