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Mika J.

Mika J.

Scientific Consultant | Research Strategy & Communication

🎯 I help researchers, startups, and academics win grants, publish papers, and analyse complex data with clarity and precision. ✍🏻 Scientific Writing & Editing I specialise in helping researchers, biotech startups, and academics communicate their science clearly and impactfully. I offer: - Grant proposal writing & editing - Manuscript editing and formatting for peer-review submission - Protocol/SOP development for internal teams or regulatory review - Literature reviews and summary reports for decision-making With 15+ years in biomedical research and multiple high-impact publications, I ensure your documents meet both scientific and reviewer standards. 💡 Scientific Consulting Need help in designing experiments, interpreting complex data, problem solve, or prepare for funding or regulatory review? I offer strategic input in: - Experimental design & protocol optimisation - Data interpretation & presentation - Research strategy and grant review feedback - Early-stage translational research advising Clients value my ability to bridge the gap between high-level scientific insight and clear, actionable plans. 🎓 I hold a PdD in Biomedical Sciences from Imperial College London, with postdoctoral training supported by an EMBO Fellowship. In my subsequent independent research career I've led research teams, advised on multi-institutional grants, and understand both the science and the communication. Ready to strengthen your research or publication strategy? Let's connect.

🇦🇺Sydney, Australia$65/hr100% JSSSince May 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#42,513 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#222 / 2,970
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.2k

Last 6 months: $6.9k

World#18,582 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#115 / 2,970
Total earnings
$15k

Billed in all: $16k

World#164,425 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#1,075 / 2,970
Per project
$4.9k

$1.7k in the last 6 months

World#35,312 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#157 / 2,970
Projects, last 6 months
4
25% fixed75% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#320 / 2,970
Projects in all
3

Across 5 contracts

20% fixed80% hourly
World#304,140 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#2,268 / 2,970

Earnings, last 30 days

$16.1k+$2.2k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$12k$14k$16k$18kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 2% in Biology Consultation

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  8. #56Grant Research & Prospect List459 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #1Top 12%