About Sandrine

Founder of Tesselle Development

I am Dr Sandrine Soubes, founder of Tesselle Development.

I have a PhD in Molecular Biology, a Doctorate in Education, and years of experience helping researchers to develop their leadership skills. I work as a trainer, coach, facilitator, professional development programme designer and evaluator for the research environment.

Using my knowledge of the research sector, I work with research teams, individuals, colleagues from professional services and research funders to create tailored solutions for specific needs in research environments.

My experience

I have worked as a research scientist in the USA (at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland) and the UK (The University of Sheffield).

Since leaving the laboratory in 2003, I have worked as a researcher developer and instigated many engaging initiatives that support research leadership and networks.

I have designed, delivered and commissioned professional development programmes at the Centre for Stem Cell Biology, the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, the Faculty of Science and across the institution at the University of Sheffield, as well as several Marie Curie European PhD networks (ITNs), DTPs and CDTs. I have organised numerous training programmes, funding schemes and public events, as well as initiatives promoting interdisciplinary collaborative working.

I was a founding member and instrumental contributor of the Think Ahead team, which won a UK national award, the 2014 Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding support for early career researchers.

My PhD, postdoctoral work and Doctorate in Education (studying the research environment) and teaching science communication have all deepened my expertise on research cultures . With these experiences, I have developed a depth of understanding of the key challenges faced by individuals and teams in the research environment.