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PhD in Molecular Biology | Scientific Writing Consultant | Manuscript Concept, Structure and Clarity for Biologists

Profile Summary

I hold a PhD in Molecular Biology with research experience in both academic and industrial settings — from genetic engineering of photosynthetic bacteria to molecular diagnostics of plant pathogens. I now help life scientists communicate their research more effectively through manuscript concept development and scientific editing. 🔹 Concept Development I work with you to clarify the central claim of your paper, map how your findings support it, and build a clear, bullet-point manuscript structure. I can also suggest title directions and figure concepts that highlight your message. 🔹 Editing Already have a draft? I refine your manuscript for clarity, flow, and readability. This includes language editing (German or English), tightening arguments, and polishing abstracts and titles so your paper lands with impact. Whether you’re at the start of writing or polishing a nearly finished draft, I can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. More about me and my services: www.BioConcept-Studio.de

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ Biomolecular Engineering
• ☆ Gene Editing/CRISPR
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Consulting

Writing General Proofreading & Editing

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Scientific Writing Consultant

BioConcept Studio - Dr. Alexandra Schirmacher

June 2025 - Present

Molecular Biologist

Simris Biologics GmbH - Germany

March 2024 - October 2024

Molecular Mycology Diagnostician

Fera Science Ltd. - England

September 2017 - September 2019

Education

PhD Molecular Biology

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena - Germany

October 2019 - July 2024

MSc Microbiology

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena - Germany

October 2015 - September 2017

BSc Biology

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena - Germany

October 2012 - September 2015

BA German Language

University of Rostock - Germany

October 2008 - September 2012

Certifications

• Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)

  Cambridge Assessment English

  January 2019 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Julie A. Z. Zedler, Alexandra M. Schirmacher, David A. Russo, Lorna Hodgson, Emil Gundersen, Annemarie Matthes, Stefanie Frank, Paul Verkade, Poul Erik Jensen (2023). Self-Assembly of Nanofilaments in Cyanobacteria for Protein Co-localization . ACS Nano.

Nicola C. Oates, Amira Abood, Alexandra M. Schirmacher, Anna M. Alessi, Susannah M. Bird, Joseph P. Bennett, Daniel R. Leadbeater, Yi Li, Adam A. Dowle, Sarah Liu, et al.(2021). A multi-omics approach to lignocellulolytic enzyme discovery reveals a new ligninase activity from Parascedosporium putredinis NO1 . Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 118. (18). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Alexandra M. Schirmacher, Sayali S. Hanamghar, Julie A. Z. Zedler(2020). Function and Benefits of Natural Competence in Cyanobacteria: From Ecology to Targeted Manipulation . Life. 10. (11). p. 249. {MDPI} {AG}

Schirmacher, A. M., Tomlinson, J. A., Barnes, A. V., Barton, V. C. (2019). Species‐specific real‐time PCR for diagnosis of Phyllosticta citricarpa on Citrus species .

PREPRINT

Julie A. Z. Zedler, Alexandra M. Schirmacher, David A. Russo, Lorna Hodgson, Emil Gundersen, Annemarie Matthes, Stefanie Frank, Paul Verkade, Poul Erik Jensen (2023). Self-assembly of nanofilaments in cyanobacteria for protein co-localization .