Machal Gradoz
Recent Humanities PhD Transitioning to Industry
Doctoral Researcher at University of Michigan
Job experience
- September 2016 - July 2024Doctoral Researcher
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI, USAResearch, Data Analysis, and Data/Document Management
o Collected, synthesized, and evaluated past research on my subject area
o Developed qualitative and quantitative data collection process and data measurement criteria for my dissertation
o Created and maintained five separate Microsoft Excel, Access, and Adobe FileMaker databases of project data, project documents, proposals, and document repositories
Project Management and Coordination
o Drafted research project proposals according to departmental and university policies
o Executed timeline for research projects involving initial research, data collection, data analysis, written and oral progress reports, and publishing results in peer-reviewed academic journals, edited volumes, and the final dissertation
o Researched, wrote, and edited research grant proposals to secure funding for fieldwork and data collection, including developing budgets for both personal projects and larger, collaborative projects
o Oversaw total grant budget of $12,000 for personal research projects and $60,000 in fellowship funds
Writing and Communication
o Distilled technical jargon and procedures into accessible language for project proposals and oral presentations
o Prepared written and oral analyses and executive summaries of my research for various specialist and non-specialist audiences, including academic talks, public presentations, and newsletter blurbs
o Published results of my research in peer-reviewed academic journals and edited volumes
- April 2022 - July 2023Assistant Director & Survey Director
Brač Island ProjectSupetar, CroatiaProject Management and Coordination
o Assisted project director in areas such as logistics (e.g., organizing travel arrangements and housing for 25 student volunteers) to research (e.g., directing excavations and organizing lab systems)
o Planned and executed field survey of Brač Island (153 sq miles) according to project timeline
o Instructed team of over 30 students and staff in field survey and excavation, from excavation methods to documentation procedures
o Managed daily schedules and tracked progress of survey and excavation to ensure project adhered to necessary timeline
Collaborative and Interpersonal Skills
o Coordinated with project staff and director on priorities for areas of island to study, instruction of volunteers, and general workflow
o Liaised between directors, project staff, and volunteers to ensure clear communication and shared goals
- April 2021 - September 2021IPCAA Revisioning Committee Member
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI, USAResearch, Data Analysis, and Data/Document Management
o Identified policies and procedures of concern for a survey of over 100 program alumni and 25 current students in order to effect inclusive and equitable changes in procedures and requirements resulting in better support for current and future students
o Collected, updated, organized, and entered contact information for over 100 survey participants into Excel database
o Administered survey via Google Forms and managed response data in Excel for efficient data analysis
Collaborative and Interpersonal Skills
o Collaborated with other graduate students and faculty advisors to design a 40-question survey eliciting robust responses from respondents with a 95% response and completion rate - January 2021 - May 2021Research Assistant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Department of Classics)
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI, USAProject Management and Coordination
o Moderated series of online lightning talks on inclusive/anti-racist/decolonial scholarship, pedagogy, and public outreach to broaden academic perspectives on inclusive teaching and research
o Organized online anti-racist pedagogy workshop for the department to educate all instructors on best practices of anti-racist classrooms
o Generated “starter document” as a guide for ethical community outreach and engagement
Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
o Coordinated online anti-racist pedagogy learning group within the department comprised of students and faculty in which we built “tool kits” for anti-racist teaching practices (syllabus language, discussion guidelines, etc.) and workshopped class and class activity designs - January 2014 - April 2020Teaching Assistant/Graduate Student Instructor
University of Colorado & University of MichiganBoulder, CO & Ann Arbor, MIProject Management and Coordination
o Designed syllabi for classes to engage students in course material and adhere to semester timelines
o Devised policies and procedures, including class policies, lesson plans, and activities from the perspective of universal design and anti-racist pedagogy with the aim of equitable, inclusive teaching
Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
o Cooperated with teaching teams of GSIs and professors to craft assignments and assessments aligning with course goals and timelines
Writing and Communication
o Evaluated, proofread, and reviewed student work to provide constructive feedback for students
- May 2014 - August 2020Crew Chief/Lab & Finds Processing Assistant
Western Argolid Regional Project & Sikyon ExcavationsArgos, Greece & Kiato, GreeceResearch, Data Analysis, and Data/Document Management
o Created organizational system and content management systems for processing and labeling 1000s of artifacts from archaeological fieldwork
o Generated and managed Excel and Access databases of artifact information for efficient use
o Tracked data entry process to ensure comprehensive documentation for all artifacts
Writing and Communication
o Wrote comprehensive and concise lab procedures for use by student volunteers and professionals
Education
- University of Michigan
PhD2016 - 2024Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art & Archaeology - University of Colorado
MA2013 - 2015Classics (Archaeology track) - Macalester College
BA2008 - 2012Classics