Joab Rusana
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About
Results-driven PhD physicist and researcher with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, scientific writing, and computational modeling. Highly proficient in English and Swahili, with a strong aptitude for AI training tasks including data labeling, RLHF feedback, content evaluation, and prompt writing. Experienced in teaching, curriculum design, and complex problem-solving — making me an ideal candidate for remote AI training, transcription, translation, and research roles.
Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher at Research Institution (2021-01 – Present)
- Design and execute experimental and computational physics research projects, producing detailed technical documentation
- Analyze and interpret large scientific datasets using statistical and numerical techniques
- Write and review academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals — demonstrating high-level English writing proficiency
- Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in research methodology, data analysis, and scientific communication
- Collaborate with international multidisciplinary teams across remote and in-person settings
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Texas at Austin / University of Nairobi (2020-01 – 2021-12)
- Taught laboratory and tutorial classes to undergraduate students, simplifying complex concepts clearly
- Assisted in curriculum development and student assessment — skills directly applicable to AI training content review
- Evaluated student work and provided detailed written feedback
Education
PhD in Physics – Condensed Matter Physics – University of Texas at Austin (2016-01 – 2020-12)
MSc in Physics – University of Nairobi (2013-01 – 2015-12)
BSc in Physics – University of Nairobi (2009-01 – 2013-12)
