Career Mentor:
Jess Vovers

 

After completing her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Engineering (specialising in Biochemical Engineering),
Jess is currently undertaking a PhD at The University of Melbourne in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

You might be thinking: What does that mean? Jess explains what she's researching,
why it's important and how it helps the environment in her video below!

MENTOR TOP SKILLS

  • Communication

  • Information Literacy

  • Problem Solving

  • A quote I live by:

    Be true to yourself.

  • When I was younger, I wanted to be:

    Work in a pet store and be a writer.

  • I would tell my 16yr old self:

    Explore and try as many new things as possible.

  • When I’m not working, you’ll find me:

    With friends & reading sci-fi.

CAREER TIMELINE

  • 2016 - Present

    PhD Candidate at University of Melbourne

  • 2017 - Present

    Student Engagement Coordinator at Science Gallery

  • 2014 - 2016

    President at Women in Science and Engineering at The University of Melbourne

  • 2012 - 2014

    Master of Engineering (Biochemical Engineering) at University of Melbourne

  • 2008 - 2011

    Diploma of Languages (Japanese) at University of Melbourne

  • 2008 - 2011

    Bachelor of Science at University of Melbourne