F. Javiera Rudolph, PhD
About F. Javiera Rudolph, PhD
F. Javiera Rudolph, PhD, is a Decision Support Analyst at the U.S. Geological Survey and a Postdoctoral Scholar at Penn State University, with over a decade of experience in infectious disease research and extensive programming skills in R.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
F. Javiera Rudolph has been employed as a Decision Support Analyst at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2022. In this role, she focuses on statistical modeling to manage the spread of White Nose Syndrome in bats in the western United States. This position allows her to apply her expertise in quantitative biology and modeling to address significant ecological challenges.
Education and Expertise
F. Javiera Rudolph holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2015 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology/Microbiology from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, completing her degree in 2015. Her educational background is complemented by extensive programming experience in R, which spans over nine years, and over a decade of experience in infectious disease research.
Background in Academia
Prior to her current roles, F. Javiera Rudolph served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Florida from 2015 to 2022. She also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The University of Georgia for eight months in 2013-2014 and as an Undergraduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Universidad San Francisco de Quito from 2010 to 2015. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in research and teaching within the biological sciences.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
F. Javiera Rudolph co-organizes RLadies GNV, a community initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity within the R programming community. This initiative has been active since 2018 and reflects her commitment to fostering inclusivity and support for underrepresented groups in data science and programming.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her position at the U.S. Geological Survey, F. Javiera Rudolph works as a Data Science Mentor at Posit PBC since 2022 and serves as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Penn State University. These roles enable her to mentor others in data science and contribute to academic research while continuing her focus on quantitative biology and open science.