Alexander Ben Duggan
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated Biological Research Assistant skilled in field research and data analysis. Tracks primate behaviour and monitors diets, contributing to conservation efforts and community education initiatives. Engages with local communities to raise awareness and support for environmental sustainability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Waiter
The Zen Master Group
11.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Neotropical Primate Conservation
Moyobamba
08.2025 - 10.2025
- My responsibilities included trekking in the forest to track primates and analyze their behaviour, collect primate fecal samples to analyze them for seed samples and monitor local primate diets, community outreach at schools and at organized city events to promote NPC and raise awareness for primate conservation.
- Teaching classes at nursery and primary school about primates.
- Recording data in Excel.
- NPC is a registered charity which is dedicated to the conservation of primates and their habitats in Central and South America. Their work involves environmental education, scientific investigation, land protection, animal rescue, reforestation and social development.
Waiter
Stove Pizzeria
Kingston
12.2024 - 07.2025
Research Volunteer
Little Fireface Project
Garut
04.2024 - 07.2024
- My main tasks included tracking slow lorises during night shifts and monitoring their behaviour using thermal cameras, preparing equipment, maintenance and safety, observation, focal data sampling, and recording the data gathered from the shifts in Excel.
- I also carried out extra-curricular activities with the local community which included tree planting, teaching English at local schools and attending their graduation ceremonies and educating local school children about LFP research, slow lorises and the environment.
- LFP is the world’s longest running slow loris conservation project and aims to learn more about all loris species and educate local communities to encourage conservation and environmental sustainability.
Bubble Tea Barista
CiTea
Kingston
10.2023 - 03.2024
Education
GA Level 3 Cert - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
12.2018
MSc - Primate Conservation: Human Primate Interface
Oxford Brookes University
01.2023
BSc Hons - Anthropology
Oxford Brookes University
01.2022
A Level’s - History, Chemistry, Biology, EPQ
Orleans Park School
Twickenham01.2018
Skills
- Teaching
- Class Management
- Lesson Development
- Cultural Awareness
- Fundraising
- Language Learning
- Driving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SPSS
- Field research
- Environmental education
- Scientific writing
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
Certification
Full driving license, 2021-12-01
Custom Section
- Research Assistant, Neotropical Primate Conservation (NPC), Moyobamba, Peru, 2025-08-01, 2025-10-01, Responsibilities included trekking in the forest to track primates and analyze their behaviour, collect primate fecal samples, monitor local primate diets, community outreach, and teaching classes.
- Research Volunteer, Little Fireface Project, Garut province, Indonesia, 2024-04-01, 2024-07-01, Main tasks included tracking slow lorises, monitoring their behaviour, preparing equipment, and conducting community activities.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Japanese
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Research Assistant
Neotropical Primate Conservation
08.2025 - 10.2025
Waiter
Stove Pizzeria
12.2024 - 07.2025
Temporary Waiter
The Zen Master Group
11.2024 - Current
Research Volunteer
Little Fireface Project
04.2024 - 07.2024
Bubble Tea Barista
CiTea
10.2023 - 03.2024
GA Level 3 Cert - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
MSc - Primate Conservation: Human Primate Interface
Oxford Brookes University
BSc Hons - Anthropology
Oxford Brookes University
A Level’s - History, Chemistry, Biology, EPQ
Orleans Park School