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Emily Hill

    • About Me:

      Hi! I’m Emily. I live on the West Coast of Scotland with my partner and our dog, Jessie. During the day, I am an Environmental Analyst for a Salmon Farming company.
      When I’m not working, I love exploring the outdoors with Jessie and I’m usually close to water, be it a loch or the sea! I also love to cook and play video games.

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      I moved to Scotland in 2012 when I started University. I have always loved anything to do with the oceans so I did a degree in Marine Science with Arctic Studies. During this time I was lucky enough to take part in two scientific cruises in the North Atlantic, and spend 6 months in the Norwegian Arctic. I saw lots of wildlife such as polar bears, whales and sea birds. It was an incredible time and definitely shaped me as a person and a scientist!

      I love being outdoors and especially near the water. My dog Jessie also loves the water so we’re usually out walking on our local shore. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading and cooking or baking!

    • My pronouns are:

      She/her

    • My Work:

      My job ensures that fish farms are built and operated sustainably, with no long term impact to the environment. At University I studied Marine Science. During this time I lived in the Arctic for 12 months where I learnt a lot about climate change and pollution.

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      I work in aquaculture which is essentially farming in the marine environment. I work in salmon farming which is a huge industry here in Scotland. My job ensures that salmon farming is done sustainably, in a way that has minimal impact on the environment, especially when looking for new sites to build fish farms. My job involves geography, chemistry, biology and sometimes physics.

       

    • My Typical Day:

      I wake up at 06:00, have breakfast and take Jessie for a quick walk. I arrive at work for 08:30 and plan my tasks for the day and try and get as much done as I can. Lunchtime is usually 13:00. Once I am home around 6pm (1hr drive to and from work), I head out for a bigger walk with Jessie and then I make something delicious for dinner and relax for the evening.

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      Every day is different. Some days I get to go out to the fish farms by boat and see the fish farming up close and personal. This may involve deploying/retrieving scientific instruments or just surveying the site. Most days I am in the office speaking with local councils or the environmental protection agency to consult on fish farm planning. I also use Geographical Information Systems (like a mapping software) to draw new plans for the farms. There is a lot involved with planning a fish farm and lots of different people to talk to.

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    • Education:

      I attended Edgecliff High School, Kinver (West Midlands), leaving in 2010. I then attended Sixth Form College at Oldswinford Hospital School, leaving in 2012.

      In 2012 I came up to Scotland and attended the Scottish Association for Marine Science, where I studied Marine Science with Arctic Studies.

      After graduating in 2016, I did a Masters degree in Environmental Toxicology in Norway, at the Norwegian Institute for Science and Technology (NTNU).

       

    • Qualifications:

      I have 9 GCSE’s: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, French, Geography.

      I have three A-Levels: Geology, Biology and Chemistry.

      I have two degrees: Marine Science with Arctic Studies (Bachelors) and Environmental Toxicology (Masters).

      I have a Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (AIEMA)

    • Work History:

      Upon finishing my degree in Norway, I knew I wanted to return to Scotland. During my studies here I was working part time in a whisky distillery. When I returned to Scotland, I returned to this job full time. I really enjoyed being in a busy tourist town and learning about something different from my studies. There is science in whisky however!!

      I had this job for 3 years (during COVID), and whilst I loved it, I wanted to return to science.

      After the distillery, I was a Laboratory Supervisor in a Fish Health laboratory for three years which I really enjoyed and was a great introduction to the world of Aquaculture.

    • Current Job:

      In the last year I have become an Environmental Analyst for a Salmon Farming company. This role is a lot more varied and there is more opportunity for field work which I love.

    • Employer:

      I work for Mowi Scotland, the largest salmon farming company in Scotland.

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Dog loving scientist

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        Veterinarian

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        No!

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        I would be an Arctic science researcher

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        The Wanted

        What's your favourite food?

        Asian cuisine

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        To have more confidence in myself, to live on a farm with lots of animals and to have a boat so I could be on the sea whenever I wanted!

        Tell us a joke.

        What do you call a fish with no eyes? FSH!! (Sorry..)

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