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Sahib Johal

Surrey,BC

Summary

As a recent graduate with distinction from the University of British Columbia, I bring to the table a robust skill set and hands-on experience garnered from rigorous academic training and a professional lab settings. Throughout my coursework, I've cultivated the ability to think critically, adapt swiftly to new challenges, and approach problems with independence and innovation. Being honored with the prestigious Undergraduate Student Research Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council has afforded me invaluable experience in managing research projects with minimal supervision, data analysis, and experimentation with world-class spectroscopy equipment. This opportunity involved meticulous planning, experimental preparation, execution, and comprehensive reporting of results to my supervisors. My strong work ethic and ambition have consistently enabled me to excel under pressure and also address issues promptly and professionally. I pride myself on my ability to tackle tasks with punctuality and effectiveness, consistently delivering results that meet or exceed expectations. I am eager to leverage my academic achievements and practical experience to contribute meaningfully to student lives. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background and skills align with the needs of your team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

Leslie Lab
Vancouver, BC
05.2023 - Current
  • Sole individual elected to do proof of concept work on a novel chemical concentration and filtration technique.
  • Independently organizes, prepares, and conducts experiments and analyzes data.
  • Make inferences and draw conclusions from results and analysis.
  • Extensive chemical and biological species handling and wet-lab experience.
  • Trained in inverted fluorescence spectroscopy and chemistry lab equipment.
  • Worked as a part of the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) over the summer months full-time and continued during an honour's thesis in the 2023/2024 academic year (Sept-April) and as a volunteer currently (May-present).

Undergraduate Academic Assistant

UBC
Surrey, BC
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked in a team of three led by Assistant Professor Dr. Allison Man to redesign ASTR 200 as a part of the Students as Partners (SaP) program.
  • Prepared lesson materials such as worksheets, visual aids, and assignment questions to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Helped optimize the curriculum and give feedback to aspects of the course that were not clear or required improvement.

Emergency/Urgent Care Volunteer

UBC Hospital
Vancouver, BC
06.2022 - Current
  • Greeting patients and enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols by distributing masks and ensuring hand sanitization.
  • Ensuring patient comfort with the distribution of blankets, ice packs, water, bandages and other supplies.
  • Putting together clean urine sample kits.
  • Taking down patient information including name and time of arrival and managing the waiting area.
  • Providing information to patients on general urgent care procedures.
  • Standing for long periods of time.

Information Desk Volunteer

UBC Hospital
Vancouver, BC
06.2022 - Current
  • Enforcing COVID safety protocols such as distributing masks and enforcing hand sanitization.
  • Provided customer service to visitors and patrons by answering questions, providing directions, and responding to inquiries.
  • Instructing patients on hospital procedures.
  • Managing the main hospital lobby.
  • Helping patients with physical disabilities.

Academic Coordinator

UBC Cancer Association
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked as a part of the UBC Cancer Association Finance team as an academic coordinator to raise funds for cancer research.
  • Led the construction of an exam package for MATH 215 as a part of a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
  • Used personal expertise in the subject to curate exam-style questions and word problems.

Private Tutor

Superprof
Vancouver, BC
12.2021 - Current
  • Part time, self-employed, private tutor for first year calculus and physics.
  • Diagnosing student needs and monitoring progress.
  • Helping students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lessons.
  • Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
  • Assist students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.

Mentor

UBC Rural eMentoring
Vancouver, BC
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Mentored rural high school students and taught them about university and adult life.
  • Helped explore students' goals and aspirations.
  • Helped develop proper study and life habits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC

Bachelor of Science - Physics in Modern Technology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC

Skills

  • Comfortable with Latex, all Office 365 applications, and their Google counterparts
  • Experience in Python and computational physics
  • Communication and technical writing
  • Quantitative Research in Biophysics and project management
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Exceptional background in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving ability
  • Highly adaptable
  • Exceptional time management
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team
  • Creative and resourceful
  • Excels in high-stress environments
  • Multilingual (English, Punjabi, Hindi, and German)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited

Academic History and Awards

  • Cumulative GPA of 4.20 including all university courses taken at all institutions.
  • NSERC USRA 2023 Recipient.
  • Irving K. Barber Transfer scholarship for $5000.
  • Ken Caple Transfer Scholarship for $3500.
  • Dr. John Pearson Memorial Award x 2 worth $2320 each.

Timeline

Undergraduate Researcher

Leslie Lab
05.2023 - Current

Academic Coordinator

UBC Cancer Association
10.2022 - 04.2023

Mentor

UBC Rural eMentoring
09.2022 - 12.2023

Emergency/Urgent Care Volunteer

UBC Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Information Desk Volunteer

UBC Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Undergraduate Academic Assistant

UBC
04.2022 - 01.2023

Private Tutor

Superprof
12.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Science - Physics in Modern Technology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Sahib Johal