Ainslie Johnstone
About Ainslie Johnstone
Ainslie Johnstone is a Data Journalist at The Economist, specializing in data analysis and research communication. With a DPhil in Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Oxford, Johnstone has a strong background in the human motor system and has worked in various academic and consultancy roles.
Work at The Economist
Ainslie Johnstone has been employed as a Data Journalist at The Economist since 2021. In this role, Johnstone utilizes data analysis skills to interpret and present complex scientific topics, making them accessible to a wider audience. The position is based in London, England, where Johnstone has contributed to various projects that merge journalism with data-driven insights.
Education and Expertise
Ainslie Johnstone holds a DPhil (PhD) in Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Oxford, completed between 2015 and 2018. Prior to this, Johnstone earned an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from University College London (UCL) in 2015. Johnstone also studied Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, achieving a degree in Natural Science from 2011 to 2014. This educational background supports a strong foundation in research communication and data analysis.
Background in Research
Johnstone has a post-doctoral research background with a focus on the human motor system. This experience includes working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCL from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, Johnstone was a DPhil Student at the University of Oxford from 2015 to 2019, where foundational research skills were developed. The expertise in the human motor system enhances Johnstone's ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining The Economist, Ainslie Johnstone held various research and consultancy roles. Johnstone worked as a Research and Evaluation Consultant for the National Union of Students (UK) in 2015 and as a Psychology Tutor at Bucksmore Education in the same year. Additionally, Johnstone completed a summer internship as an Associate Consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners in 2013. These positions contributed to a diverse professional background in both education and research.