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Hire Jonathan E.

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Freelance consultant for biophysics, computational biology, chemistry, and Language Models

Profile Summary

Diversely skilled and highly-educated Computational Biophysicist, I offer deep expertise across Chemistry, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics and Biophysics, rooted in an enriched educational background with a PhD from UNC Chapel Hill. My robust knowledge sprouts from my intensive research work, including my thesis dedicated to the intricate characterization and modeling of an intrinsically disordered tardigrade protein. This involved deep dives into subjects such as multi-scale modeling, phase transitions, thermodynamics, protein purification, spectroscopy, rheology, lyophilization, and the application of machine learning techniques to extract structured and insightful data from experimental outcomes. My prior research is diverse and covers everything from designing cell surfaces for metal-ion capture to microfluidic devices for measuring 3D cell migration forces. Currently, my research direction sails towards decision architecture of LLM's and unraveling the information dynamics steering the emergence of new capabilities. This pivot mirrors my true potential, i.e., synthesizing data analysis amid the confluence of diverse scientific disciplines. A polymath at heart, I wear many hats based on where I am standing. With biologists, I bring my physical chemistry prowess to the forefront. Amidst chemists, I transform into a biophysicist, and while working with physicists, I adopt the role of a biological chemist. But when these worlds collide, I act as a translator bridging gaps, fostering understanding, and promoting cohesive relationships. When I am not indulging in the macromolecular world, you can find me delving into my passions which include baking delectable creations, engrossing myself in the world of literature, expressing my thoughts through writing, and burgeoning my artistic skills through drawing. With a high-energy profile of a researcher, a fluid adaptability based on dynamic scientific environments, and a multi-faceted personality, I am open to connect, collaborate and contribute to fascinating projects ahead.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Dewatering & Drying Technology
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Physical Chemistry
• ☆ Molecular Modeling
• ☆ Molecular Docking
• ☆ Chemoinformatics
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Analytical Chemistry
• ☆ Separation & Purification
• ☆ Spectroscopy
• ☆ UV Spectroscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• ☆ IR Spectroscopy
• ☆ Raman Spectroscopy
• ☆ NMR Spectroscopy
• ☆ Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy
• ☆ Spectrophotometry
• ☆ Molecular Imaging
• ☆ Liquid Chromatography/HPLC
• ☆ Thermal Analysis
• ☆ Gas Chromatography
• ☆ Particle Size Distribution
• ☆ Supramolecular Chemistry
• ☆ Biomaterials
• ☆ Collagen
• ☆ Green Chemistry
• ☆ Computational Chemistry
• ☆ Computational Biology
• ☆ Evolutionary Biology
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Mathematical Biology
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Structural Biology
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Stem Cell Research
• ☆ Biophysics
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Nanobiotechnology
• ☆ Biomimetics
• ☆ Bioprinting
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Electron Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Software Engineering
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Image Processing
• ☆ Computer Simulation/Computational Modeling
• ☆ Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Exploration
• ☆ Cluster Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Machine Learning
• ☆ Natural Language Processing
• ☆ Neural Networks
• ☆ Artificial Intelligence
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Gene & Protein Expression Analysis
• ☆ Systems Biology
• ☆ Structural Bioinformatics
• ☆ Statistical Mechanics
• ☆ Thermodynamics
• ☆ Applied Physics
• ☆ Microfluidics
• ☆ Calorimetry/Heat Transfer
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Chemical Biology
• ☆ Biomolecular Engineering
• ☆ Protein/Enzyme Engineering
• ☆ Recipe Formulation
• ☆ Python
• ☆ Matlab
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ LaTex
• ☆ R
• ☆ Scikit-learn
• ☆ Markup Languages
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Drug Formulation

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Concept Development

Work Experience

RA and TA

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

July 2018 - December 2022

Research Scientist

HumboldtDNA

August 2017 - December 2017

Security Guard

Arrowhead Housing

July 2014 - May 2017

Education

Chemistry with concentration Biophysics, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (Chemistry)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2018 - 2022

Certifications

• Rheology

  TA Instrument

  July 2021 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Eicher, J., Hutcheson, B.O., Pielak, G.J.(2023). Properties of a tardigrade desiccation-tolerance protein aerogel . Biophysical Journal. 122. (12). p. 2500-2505.

Eicher, J.E., Brom, J.A.N., Wang, S., Sheiko, S., Atkin, J., Pielak, G.J.(2023). Secondary structure and stability of a gel-forming tardigrade desiccation-tolerance protein . Biophysical journal. 122. (3S1).

Wang, S., Eicher, J., Pielak, G.J.(2023). Trifluoroethanol and the behavior of a tardigrade desiccation-tolerance protein . Protein Science. 32. (8).

Eicher, J.E., Brom, J.A., Wang, S., Sheiko, S.S., Atkin, J.M., Pielak, G.J.(2022). Secondary structure and stability of a gel-forming tardigrade desiccation-tolerance protein . Protein Science. 31. (12).

Crilly, C.J., Eicher, J.E., Warmuth, O., Atkin, J.M., Pielak, G.J.(2021). Water's Variable Role in Protein Stability Uncovered by Liquid-Observed Vapor Exchange NMR . Biochemistry. 60. (41). p. 3041-3045.