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Basics
| Name | Jonathan E. Hunter MChem Ph. D. |
| Label | Data Science | Chemical Informatics | Metabolomics | Analytical Chemistry | Life Sciences |
| web-enq@hunter.phd | |
| Url | https://hunter.phd |
| Summary | Driven to deliver impactful scientific insights through elegant solutions with a deep passion for life-long learning. Experienced in international, cross-disciplinary research with significant contributions in analytical chemistry and data science. |
Work
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2025.05 - Present Cambridge, UK
Scientific Database Curator, Metabolomics
EMBL-EBI
Bridging laboratory analytical chemistry through computational mass spectrometry to advance open data reuse and FAIR principles.
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2019.02 - 2023.01 Cambridge, UK
Senior Scientist (Innovation)
LGC
Developed methods for phytocannabinoid determination and contributed key technical expertise to a large commercial research study on epicatechin metabolism.
- Developed proprietary analytical methods using LC-MS and GC-MS
- Completed method validations for phytocannabinoids
- Provided supervision and technical training
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2016.07 - 2018.07 MA, USA
Postdoctoral Investigator
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Implemented high-sensitivity nanoLC-MS techniques and delivered high impact publications including co-lead authorship in Science.
- Developed novel nanoLC-MS methodology for high-sensitivity analysis
- Collaborated with partner laboratories in Zurich and Calgary
- Delivered impactful publications in Science and Environmental Science & Technology
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2015.07 - 2016.06 Southampton, UK
Research Fellow
University of Southampton, Faculty of Medicine
Conducted research on lipid modifications related to oxidative stress.
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2010.07 - 2010.12 Deventer, Netherlands
Education
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2011.08 - 2015.07 Doctor of Philosophy
University of Southampton
Phytoplankton Lipidomics: Lipid Dynamics in Response to Microalgal Stressors
Awards
- 2025.04
Co-author of the Winning National Champion’s Research Article
Frontiers Planet Prize
- 2018.01
Spotlight Article
Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology
- 2015.02
Outstanding Student Presentation Award
Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Granada, Spain
- 2011.07
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Award
University of Southampton
- 2009.11
Bronze Award
International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition, M.I.T.
Certificates
| Linux Commands & Shell Scripting Certification | ||
| IBM via EdX | 2024-10 |
| Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification | ||
| AWS | 2024-06 |
| Professional Data Scientist (Python) Certification | ||
| DataCamp | 2024-05 |
| Stepping up to Leadership Certification | ||
| Bespoke Training and Development | 2022-05 |
| Good Record Keeping and Data Integrity | ||
| LGC | 2019-04 |
| Multivariate Statistical and Topological Data Analysis Workshop | ||
| University of Southampton | 2014-09 |
Publications
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2024.01 Microbial metabolic specificity controls pelagic lipid export efficiency
Science & bioRxiv
Co-lead author publication discussing microbial metabolic specificity in pelagic lipid export efficiency.
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2021.01 Using high-sensitivity lipidomics to assess microscale heterogeneity in oceanic sinking particles and single phytoplankton cells
Environmental Science & Technology
Study on the application of lipidomics in understanding microscale heterogeneity in oceanic particles.
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2018.01 Lipidomics of Thalassiosira pseudonana Under Phosphorus Stress Reveal Underlying Phospholipid Substitution Dynamics and Novel Diglycosylceramide Substitutes
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Investigation into phospholipid substitution dynamics in Thalassiosira pseudonana under phosphorus stress.
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2018.01 Coccolithovirus facilitation of carbon export in the North Atlantic
Nature Microbiology
Research on the role of coccolithovirus in facilitating carbon export in the North Atlantic.
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2015.01 Targeted and Untargeted Lipidomics of Emiliania huxleyi Viral Infection and Life Cycle Phases Highlights Molecular Biomarkers of Infection, Susceptibility, and Ploidy
Frontiers in Marine Science
Study highlighting molecular biomarkers related to viral infection in Emiliania huxleyi.
Skills
| Python | |
| Pandas | |
| NumPy | |
| SciPy | |
| Scikit-learn | |
| Matplotlib | |
| Seaborn |
| Scientific Analysis | |
| Bioanalysis | |
| Experimental Design | |
| Statistical Analysis | |
| Data Visualisation |
| Research & Collaboration | |
| Cross-Disciplinary Research | |
| International Collaboration | |
| Leadership | |
| Mentorship | |
| Project Management |
| SQL | |
| PostgreSQL |
| Linux | |
| Bash |
| R | |
| XCMS |
| AWS | |
| AWS CCP |
| Git |
| OpenAI API |
| LC-MS Software | |
| Thermo Xcalibur | |
| Waters Masslynx | |
| Bruker Data Analysis |
| MATLAB |
| Tableau |
| Docker |
| GitHub/GitLab |
Languages
| English | |
| Native |
Interests
| Personal Interests | |
| mountain biking | |
| running | |
| chess | |
| reading | |
| cooking | |
| learning new skills | |
| family |