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Mélanie GaillardMG

Mélanie Gaillard

Supermalter

R&D | Data Analyst | Scientific Writing 🌍

€520/day
4 projects
Bordeaux, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Mélanie

Science-Society Liaison
As an R&D Consultant, I bridge the gap between science and society. I facilitate the understanding and valorization of scientific data to make it accessible and useful from researcher to decision-maker. Member of institutional committees (ethics, university), Coordinator of a Regional Climate Network, Speaker at COP CLIMAT, I specialize in climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development.

I support your projects in:
  • Scientific Data Analysis (biostatistics, environment, HSS)
  • **Technical Writing**: articles, reports, memos, studies
  • **Science Communication**, from the general public to experts
  • Design and Facilitation of Training and Workshops
  • Scientific and Technological Watch to keep you informed of the latest advancements
My Strengths
  • Proven Expertise in data analysis and technical writing (article in Nature)
  • **Clarity and Precision**, I simplify the most technical concepts without losing their essence
  • Adaptability and Responsiveness to diverse needs, deadlines, and audiences
  • **Scientific Rigor**, my content is based on scientific articles
  • **Pedagogical Creativity**, innovative formats to capture attention and facilitate understanding
Some Recent Experiences
  • Teaching:Transitions, COP Climate, Sustainable Project Management, Climate and International Trade, Facilitating Environmental Topics, Ecological Connectivity, Conservation Biology, Biostatistics, Watch
  • Research and Development:ESSILOR, UB, ULaval, UQAR, INRAE on innovative projects
  • Scientific Exhibitions:Traverse 2025 Science Festival 2024
Why Collaborate with Me?
Passionate about scientific transmission and sustainable innovation, I help organizations communicate, understand, and leverage their data for real impact.

👉 Linkedin, GoogleScholar, ResearchGate Profiles
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Bordeaux (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Entrepeneure Individuelle
    PhD - R&D Consultant, Data Analyst
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    April 2022 - Today (4 years and 2 months)
    Bordeaux, France
    As a freelancer, I supportcompanies, institutions, associations, and laboratoriesin their projects related to the environment, biodiversity, and ecological transition.
    My expertise combines **science, communication, and strategy**, with skills in **consulting, data analysis, advocacy, training, and science communication**.
    I leverage all mytransdisciplinary skillsand diverse experiences to support your projects, from strategy to implementation.


    What I Offer

    Expertise and Consulting:Strategic support, memos, and recommendations on environmental policies, risk anticipation, and support for ethics committees (e.g., preparing a CIFRE thesis file for Essilor).

    Data Analysis and R&D:Valorization of scientific data, statistical and environmental analyses (e.g., research project on eels for INRAE, publication in Nature).

    Communication and Advocacy:Writing advocacy materials, scientific mediation.

    Training and Teaching:Course design, conferences, and workshops on ecology, climate change, and ecosystem management (e.g., "COP and the Green and Blue Network" at UCO Angers).

    Areas of Intervention

    Science
    Biodiversity & Ecology
    Marine Sciences
    Climate Change & Ecological Transition
    Ecological Management & Ecosystem Services
    Anticipation Strategies & Environmental Governance
    Scientific Communication & Outreach

    Examples of Missions Performed

    - Valorization of research on eels (INRAE)
    - Thesis file preparation (Essilor – ethics committee, CIFRE thesis)
    - Advocacy and scientific mediation on environmental risks
    - Teaching and seminars on ecological management and climate (UCO Angers, University of Bordeaux, ILERI…)
    - Awareness-raising projects and educational workshops on endangered species (eel project)
    Data Analysis Project Management (PMO) Scientific Communication Environmental Consulting Training & Facilitation
  • UniversitĂ© de Bordeaux
    Project and Coordination Manager for FutursACT
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    January 2023 - October 2023 (9 months)
    33400 Talence, France
    FutursACT is a Regional Research Network that, under the impetus of the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region, connects science and society to help anticipate climate change for society at all levels.

    I was responsible for coordinating the network, establishing partnerships, and managing about forty regional and international projects and events, including the Summer University of PNRPL, Tremplin Futurs-ACT, Urrugne Citizen Day, and a session at the European ECCA congress...
  • CAPENA
    Project Manager for the Regulation Fishing Experiment of Catfish in Garonne Dordogne
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    February 2021 - October 2021 (9 months)
    Lormont, France
    CAPENA Center for Aquaculture, Fishing, and Environment in Nouvelle Aquitaine

    - Coordination, animation, and facilitation of a network of about 50 stakeholders
    - Planning of daily fishing operations at 5 sites and collection of scientific data from catches
    - Communication with policymakers (CALI), the press (6 press/radio/TV articles), and businesses (outreach)
    - Organization of events (including SANA) for the development of potential valorization sectors: test distribution, press conference with France Bleu Gironde, Sud Ouest, TV7, RCF, filming of a cooking show with AANA...
    - Watch, statistical analysis, writing of the activity report and summary documents, supervision of a Bachelor's student (report grade 17.5/20)-

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Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biological Oceanography
    Université du Québec à Rimouski
    2016
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Océanographie biologique
  • Master, Biological Oceanography, Ecology Specialization
    Université de Bordeaux
    2010
    Master, Océanographie biologique spécialité Ecologie

Certifications

  • Animal Experimentation Designer - Fish
    ONIRIS
    2019
    Bioethics Ethics
  • Multi-Project Management
    CNRS
    2023
    Technical Project Management Prioritize Plan Optimize

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