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Research Associate

Alan joined Picker as a research associate in November 2017, and his main responsibilities are to develop and implement surveys, gather stakeholder views and experiences, and conduct quantitative analysis. He holds a BA in Biological Sciences (Conferred MA status) and an MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management from University of Oxford, and a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Economics from University of Reading.

Previously, Alan spent one year as a researcher in the tourism sector and seven years in an academic-NHS crossover role, implementing evidence into practice, through collaboration with stakeholders across the health sector.