Now & then
Since 2022: Professor of Ocean Exploration and Science Communication, University of Southampton
Since 2021: Advisory Board member for the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI)
Since 2006: Co-founder & Director of SciConnect Ltd
2017-2022: Associate Professor in Ocean Exploration and Public Engagement, University of Southampton
2014-2022: Scientific Associate of the Natural History Museum, London
2011-2012: National Geographic Explorer
2010-2012: Co-Chair of the InterRidge organisation for international cooperation in research at mid-ocean ridges
2007-2017: Lecturer, then Senior Lecturer, in Marine Ecology, University of Southampton
2000-2003: Science Coordinator, NERC Autosub Under Ice research programme
2000-2007: Teaching Fellow, then Senior Teaching Fellow, in Marine Ecology, University of Southampton
1998-1999: Intern, then Reporter, then Assistant News Editor, New Scientist magazine
1992-1993: Quality Control Technician, Taunton Cider Plc
Qualifications
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2022
PhD in Oceanography, University of Southampton, 1998
MSc in Oceanography, University of Southampton, 1994
BSc(Hons) in Zoology, University of Sheffield, 1992