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" Research and academia are full of uncertainty and challenges. It is important to learn how to overcome the obstacles while still having fun on the way. "
Postdoctoral Fellow Profile: Angela Silva Bessa
Department of Archaeology Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Environment
Tell us about your research and why you find it fascinating
I am a forensic anthropologist specialized in human taphonomy and cemetery management, and I am currently helping with the curation of a new osteological collection that comprises the remains of unclaimed Portuguese individuals that had been buried in cemeteries in Lisbon. This is only the second documented skeletal collection in Canada, and even though the remains will only be at SFU by way of temporary loan, it will be an important tool for teaching and research in the institution in the meantime.
What’s your best advice for other postdocs and researchers as they embark on their new projects and studies?
Research and academia are full of uncertainty and challenges. It is important to learn how to overcome the obstacles while still having fun on the way.
Contact Angela: angela_silva_bessa@sfu.ca