1. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Lee
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Alexander Lee
Ingerslevsgade 168, 2th, DK-1705 København V
+45 2664 9288
ajl@teliamail.dk
Sex Male Date of birth 28/08/1986 Nationality Danish
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PROFILE
! I have a master’s degree in biology. I am specialized in microbiology and soil ecology and received top
mark (12) for my thesis.
! I have routine experience with PCR, qPCR, DNA-purification, vector cloning, biochemical assays,
microscopy and sterile laboratory work.
! I am retail purchaser, local committee member and former board member in a member driven coop.
I am of an analytical nature. I generally work with dedication, a good eye for details and a certain
thoroughness.
August 2015 – November 2015 Teacher in botany and plant evolution
Institute of Biology, Copenhagen University
▪ 45 minute presentations, practical exercises and guided tours to botanical gardens
▪ Teaching evolution, ecology and plant identification
Reference: Associate Professor Flemming Ekelund - fekelund@bio.ku.dk
June 2015 – July 2015 Teaching assistant in botanical field biology
Institute of Biology, Copenhagen University
▪ Field excursions, teaching plant communities, ecology and use of plant ID-key.
August 2014 – November 2014 Teaching assistant in botany and plant evolution
Institute of Biology, Copenhagen University
September 2012 – August 2015 Laboratory assistant / student helper
Institute of Biology, Copenhagen University
▪ Microscopy and MPN-quantification of protozoa; cleaning samples, measuring LOI, pH, N-ions
▪ Proof reading of scientific articles in English
August 2010 – October 2011 Shop assistant in paint store
Dyrup Malercenter
March 2006 – June 2006 Migrant bird counter in Gilleleje
Danish Ornithological Society
September 2012 – August 2015 Master in Biology
Institute of Biology, Copenhagen University
▪ Microbiology and soil ecology. Wrote my thesis (60 ects) on nitrification, denitrification and climate change.
Received top mark (12). The average mark of my master was 11.5.
▪ Routine experience with laboratory methods in microbiology: Real time PCR, DNA-purification, vector
cloning, enzyme assays and microscopy.
▪ 15+ years of experience in bird and plant identification and extensive knowledge of nature habitats.
References: Professor Søren Christensen – schristensen@bio.ku.dk – 29266884
Professor Anders Priemé – aprieme@bio.ku.dk - 51827033

2. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Lee
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SOCIETIES AND CULTURE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
September 2007 – June 2012 Bachelor degree in biology
Institute of Biology, Copenhagen University
▪ Bachelor thesis on the prokaryote species concept. Received top mark (12).
▪ Attended courses in legislation on environmental and nature planning; and in environmental economics.
August 2006 – December 2006 Testrup Højskole
August 2005 – December 2005 Courses in physics and chemistry – B-level
August 2002 – June 2005 Student (linguistic profile)
Herlev Gymnasium
2011 - present Retail purchaser, local committee member and former board member
Københavns Fødevarefællesskab (food cooperative run by members) – www.kbhff.dk
▪ Creator of current organisational structure at Vesterbro local department
▪ Creator of the seasonal plan, which contains our agreements with the farmers
▪ Co-founder of KBHFF Engros, which delivers fruit and vegetables to professional kitchens.
November 2003 – June 2008 Field registration of breeding birds in Gribskov
Danish Ornithological Society – The Caretaker Project
▪ Delivered data to the Danish NATURA 2000 inventories
▪ Commented on public hearings and had an on-going dialogue with the Forest Council.
September 2011 – 2014 Coordinator, fund raiser and general volunteer in a literature house
Literaturhaus in Copenhagen – www.literaturhaus.dk
▪ Active around Copenhagen International Poetry Festival 2014. I raised 75.000 kr., contributed in planning
the programme, organising volunteers and corresponding with authors.
▪ Raised money for and arranged an event on the author Hermann Hesse.
Mother tongues Danish and English
Other languages UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
French A2 B1 B1 A2 B1
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Spanish A2 A2 A2 A2 A2
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Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient user
Driving licence B
Computer programs Statistical Analysis Systems (proficient user), Geographical Information Systems (Independent user), Sigma
Plot and MS Office.
Personal information At present I live in Copenhagen with my partner, Sofie, but we are moving to a collective in Kalundborg
Kommune in April. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors in nature, reading literature or cooking.