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I am a PhD student at Liverpool John Moores University working on studies of large scale structure and galaxy clusters. My main project has been determining the selection function of the XMM Cluster Survey and I have also contributed strongly towards characterizing the Local Underdensity with REFLEX II, in addition to this I have assisted with the supervision of an MPyhs student project. My PhD primarily involves python programming and data analysis but has given me the opportunity to visit conferences, telescopes and travel within Europe. I teach undergraduate labs on the joint degree with Liverpool University and working towards my 3i's accreditation. Outside of astronomy I volunteer on the East Lancashire Railway in Bury working as a travelling ticket inspector and booking clerk, I am a Campanologist (change bell ringer) and like to keep fit climbing, cycling and hitting the gym when I have time, which I get increasingly less of. I also hold a Personal License (I am a licensee) manage the bar for Aughton Village Hall and handle the website and marketing.Software Developer @ I develop automated and manual tests for the Velocix CDN product, and contribute to development and documentation. Programming in C++ and Python and using BASH and SQLite tools, as well as internal products. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Cambridge, United KingdomPhD Student @ I am working with Prof C. Collins on data from the XCS project looking at galaxy clusters to put independent constraints on evolution of large scale in the universe. The work requires knowledge of computing and statistics to produce results of suitable statistical significance. From October 2011 to Present (4 years 3 months) Website Developer & Administrator @ I have developed the Aughton Village Hall website to help promote the Village Hall. I am responsible for the management of the site, all e-mails and any changes that need making. From January 2005 to Present (11 years) Bar Manager @ I have worked at Aughton Village Hall for several years starting as a glass collector, working to senior bar staff and am now the bar manager. I am responsible for all aspects of the bars operation including stock orders, checks and working with the committee about changing product lines. During a function I work with the small team of staff serving customers drinks and taking payments. I am also the personal licence holder and and dispensing premies supervisor for the bar. From January 2005 to Present (11 years) Distance Learning Tutor @ Communicating with students Tutoring Assessing coursework From October 2012 to May 2014 (1 year 8 months) Laboratory Demonstrator @ I demonstrate on the PHYS 216 practical astrophysics module. I assist students with IT related issues providing software help, actively engage students to getting them to think about the astronomy they are doing and mark work including giving personal feedback to students on how they can improve. From October 2012 to April 2014 (1 year 7 months) Liverpool, United KingdomMarket Research Assistant @ I worked on a project visiting a small number of pharmacies in the North West of England performing data collection and customer service audits. The study was about alcohol intervention programmes that was offered by various primary care trusts through pharmacies, with the objective of research to determine the effectiveness of the programme. My role in the first stage of the project was to visit 12 pharmacies and request over the counter remedies as per the scenario. Within the second phased I monitored the interactions between pharmacy staff and customers to gather information about when people are approached offering the alchol intervention service. I later was able to attend the stakeholder workshop to present some context on the observations I had taken. From January 2012 to March 2012 (3 months) Bar Staff @ Served drinks From June 2011 to August 2011 (3 months) Liverpool, United KingdomTelephone Campaign Assistant @ I worked as part of a team of students phoning university Alumni finding about their career and getting support for university funds. It gave me experience of outbound calling and using VIOP and other telephone software. The job presented challenges as we had to make a bond with the 'prospect' within 5 minutes and persuade them to give to the LJMU Hardship fund or Opportunity fund. From February 2011 to March 2011 (2 months) Analyst & Developer @ I spent a 12 month work placement from university working for DASA (Defense Analytical Service and Advice) providing statistics within the Ministry of Defense. My role was to produce a Situation Report to the Navy and the public about Naval Manning statistics. This involved maintenance of existing applications and documentation and development of new improved application to increase efficiency. This job involved living away for over 12 months and travelling to London when needed for training courses or meetings. From August 2009 to September 2010 (1 year 2 months) Bar Staff and Team Leader @ I initially started at "The Bishops Mill", Durham, and busy bar and night spot in the city centre. This position gave me the oppertunity to work in a challenging environment and working with Food. I gained experience working in a busy kitchen both cooking food and serving it to customers. I gained cellar experience, stock control and experience with deliveries. I always made sure that customers were given the best service to encorage them to come back. I transfered to the Welkin, Whitechapel, Liverpool and worked there whilst I studied in Liverpool. From February 2007 to December 2008 (1 year 11 months) Student Librarian (College of St Hild & St Bede) @ Within the college of St Hild & St Bede I took a part time position working in the College library on evenings and weekends. I was responsible for issuing and returning books as well as tidying and re-shelving. From October 2006 to May 2007 (8 months) Durham, United KingdomYouth Worker @ I worked at Aughton Youth Centre for nearly 3 years as a volunteer, helping young people, planning activities and helping co-ordinate the centre, eventually getting a NVQ1 in Youth and Community work. I was given a paid position at the Burscough Summer Scheme. From October 2003 to October 2006 (3 years 1 month) Bar Staff @ I worked with JD Wetherspoon (The Brass Balance) prior to starting University as a temporary summer job.Within JD Wetherspoon I gained experience working as part of a team, cash handling, working around food and dealing with customers. I helped keep the pub to a high standard of cleanliness and worked hard to keep customers happy and satisfied, using the CQSMA targets. From July 2006 to September 2006 (3 months) Student Librarian @ I played a key role over several years assisting the full time librarian of the college. I started initially working during my lunch hour re-shelving and developed a number of skills including assisting students find books that they needed, managing catalogue, accession and user entries, as well as processing books adding security tags and protective covers. Whilst in this role I assisted when the librarian was unavailable running the library. I also pioneered the stationary shop within the school and ran this for over 2 years. From September 2000 to July 2006 (5 years 11 months) Produce Assistant @ I was responsible for ensuring that the produce department was always well stocked and accessible as it was at the entrance to the store. From August 2004 to October 2004 (3 months) PhD Astrophysics, Computational and statistical cosmology @ Liverpool John Moores University From 2011 to 2016 BSc (Sandwich) 2:1, Mathematics Statistics and Computing @ Liverpool John Moores University From 2007 to 2011 St Mary's College, Crosby, Liverpool From 1999 to 2006 Martyn Bristow is skilled in: Customer Service, Bar Management, Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, MySQL, Web Design, PHP, JavaScript, Python, Research Design, Data Collection, Matlab, Research, Microsoft Office