Jade Barrett

Email: j.barrett2@exeter.ac.uk
Washington Singer Laboratories, University of Exeter, EX4 4QG
jade-barrett.com

EDUCATION
2014-Present

University of Exeter
PhD. Social Dynamics of Dairy Cattle and their Implications for Welfare and Productivity.

2011-2014

Jesus College, University of Oxford

BA Hons. Biological Sciences.
High 2.1 honours received overall. First class honours received in preliminary first year exams. First class
dissertation.
Dissertation: Hybridization and sexual selection in the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis).

2004 -2011

Bartholomew School, Eynsham

A Levels: Biology A*; Chemistry A*; History A*; AS level Art A.
GCSEs: 9 at A* and 2 at A, with A*.

AWARDS
July 2012 July 2014
Elected Scholarship, Jesus College, University of Oxford
Scholarship for excellent academic achievement and first class performance in first year exams; I was reelected for this scholarship award for my continued achievements in my second year.

PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
1. Barrett, J., Rayner, A., Willings, T., Gill, R., and Bright, A. (2014) Smothering in UK Free-Range Flocks Part 1:
Incidence, Location, Timing and Management. Veterinary Record. 175(1):19.
In Preparation or Submitted
2. Barrett, J. and Croft, D.P. An investigation of the relationship between group size and the social behavior of dairy cattle
(Bos taurus) (in preparation, 2015).
3. Barrett, J. and Darden, S.K. Variation of familiarity within a network has significant biological consequences in the
guppy (Poecilia reticulata). (in preparation, 2015).
4. Barrett, J. and Croft, D.P. The importance of understanding and measuring temporal dynamics for applied animal
behavior and management. (in preparation, 2015).
5. MacGregor, H.E.A., While, G.M., Barrett, J., de Lanuza, G.P.I., Carazo, P., Michaelides, S., and Uller, T. Character
divergence shapes sexual selection and hybridization upon secondary contact. (in preparation, 2015).

RELEVANT CONFERENCES
Oral Presentations
Friends with benefits: Cattle and Guppies; presented at the BBSRC SWBio DTP Annual Student Conference,
September 2015, explaining my work using social networks and the importance of social relationships in both cattle
and guppies.
Poster Presentations
Domains of danger, spatial proximity and social behaviour in dairy cattle; I presented a poster at the SWDTC
Inspiring Research conference, November 2015, explaining my work looking at the spatial positioning of cattle and
how this relates to group size and space allowance.

SKILLS
Literature review; public speaking; leadership; science communication; science engagement; R; Python; Perl; JMP; ImageJ;
Relational Event Modelling; mathematical modelling; data analysis; multi-model inference; statistical modelling; experimental
design; field skills; Microsoft Office; Microsoft Windows; Mac OS X; Linux.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Sept 2015 Present
Academic Tutor, University of Exeter
I demonstrate during practicals and teach tutorials to undergraduates on the Introduction to Animal Behaviour
and Evolution (PSY1105) and Introduction to Statistics (PSY1205) courses. I also mark assessments and
exams for these courses, as well as Advanced Statistics (PSYM201), Introduction to Research Methods
(PSY1206) and Personality and Individual Differences PSY2205).
March 2015 Present
Teaching Assistant, University of Exeter
I annually supervise second and third year undergraduates on a field trip as part of the Problems and Projects
in Animal Behaviour (PSY2215) course. I assist the students in designing, running and analysing results of
both lab and field investigations.
July 2014
Open Day Helper, University of Oxford
My role on the open day was to meet and greet prospective students and offer tours of the Department of
Zoology. It was fantastic to meet the prospective students and to offer advice, answers and to encourage them
to apply for the subject we shared a passion for.
June October 2013
Internship, Food Animal Initiative (FAI Farms Ltd)
My main focus was researching the causes and management of smothering in laying hens in flocks from major
UK free-range egg suppliers. I wrote my first paper on this research, which was published in 2014. I also took
part in gait scoring, chicken dissection training, as well as farm visits and meetings.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

June 2010
Veterinary Assistant, Hook Norton Veterinary Surgery
I also shadowed an equine vet and visited clients off-site. I was also able to observe equine dental surgery.
June 2010
Veterinary Assistant, Cogges Veterinary Surgery
I observed many small animal surgeries and appointments, and learnt about many of the procedures being
carried out. I was also responsible for the general care of the animals.
April 2010
Park Assistant, Cotswold Wildlife Park
I largely worked in the farm animal sections of the park. As well as the general care of the animals, my role
involved engaging the public and communicating animal care and science.
March 2010
Lambing Season Assistant, Ducklington Farm
I assisted with setting up pens, transporting the sheep, helping the sheep with labour, caring for the orphaned
or weak lambs and the post-birth procedure carried out on the lambs.

OTHER INTERESTS
I enjoy art and produced illustrations for various articles of Bang! Science Magazine of the University of Oxford. I have also
had my work exhibited, such as at the Turl Street Arts festival, the Burford Art Gallery and the Jam Factory, Oxford.
I enjoy horse care and riding, hiking, and camping, and have completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. In 2016 I will be
doing Rock Solid and Tough Mudder races, to raise money for an animal welfare charity.