After gaining a BSc Hons 1st class degree from Aberdeen University in Equine Science Gillian joined the Institute Soil's research area in 2007.
Gillian is a Research Assistant who works full time for Dr Jason Owen in the Environmental and Biochemical Sciences Soils lab, providing analytical analysis in both accredited and non-accredited techniques. She is also responsible for various communal facilities on Level One (Craigiebuckler), including the management of The National Soils Archive as Sample Storage Manager , Plant Growth Rooms. Gillian is a Level One facilities trainer and maintenance of that equipment and provides the Institute's Freeze Drying Services. She is a UKAS auditor and a First Aider.