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Curriculum Vitae
Antonija Rimac


Full name: dr. ir. Antonija Rimac
Birth: 20 November 1984, Varaždin, Croatia
Nationality: Croatian (Fully eligible for free labor)
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Short profile in dutch:
Mijn belangrijkste motivatie om lerares te worden is om kinderen de kunst van kritisch denken te leren, en om ze te trainen in het oplossen van complexe problemen. Al sinds de middelbare school is natuurkunde mijn favoriete vak. Daarom zet ik momenteel alles op alles om Nederlands te leren om natuurkunde te kunnen onderwijzen op een TTO-school.


Profile:
There is no greater reward than to see children develop their critical thinking and problem resolving skills. This is my main motivation to be a teacher. Since I was a student in gymnasium, I enjoyed studying physics. I see the understanding of physical laws and processes as the cornerstone for understanding other sciences and for understanding the world in which we live. In my professional career as a teacher and a scientist, I learned how to make strategic decisions, to lead projects and to present my work to various audiences. Furthermore, while working as a high school teacher and while guiding students through their thesis projects, I obtained a useful experience in interacting with people under challenging conditions, not only in person, but also through online communication. My colleagues would describe me as a highly motivated person, with good organisation and planning skills.


Work experience and education:
11/15 - 12/17: Postdoctoral researcher, Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research, Utrecht
Topic 1: Climatic interpretation of glacier length records
Topic 2: The influence of internal variability in the 100-member sea surface height

08/16 & 08/17: Student assistant at the Utrecht University Summer School; Physics of the Climate System
Obligation: Guide students through their projects
Employ methods and develop computer programs for easier learning and comprehending the task at hand

07/14 - 11/15: Postdoctoral researcher, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg
Topic: The total energy flux leaving the ocean’s mixed layer

02/11 - 07/14: PhD in physics, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology / University of Hamburg, Hamburg
Thesis: The role of near-inertial waves on the energetics of the ocean

09/09 - 01/11: Physics teacher, Gymnasium, Varaždin, Croatia
Obligation: Teach physics on a gymnasium level with an average of 30 students per class
Write comprehensive reports regarding lessons and student progress
Design experiments and methods to enhance learning engagement of students
To prepare students for regional competitions
To spearhead math and physics tutoring initiatives to improve student grades
To attend seminars and workshops for professional development centred on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and learning activities
To collaborate with other teachers in developing long-term plans that would allow a progress for struggling students

2005 - 2009: MSc in Physics/Geophysics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
Topic: Standing wave analysis in the Adriatic Sea based on mareographic and current meter records

2003 - 2005: BSc in Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb


Languages:
English: fluent (Cambridge University certificate, FC level)
German: good knowledge
Dutch: moderate knowledge (actively studying)
Croatian: mother-tongue

Awards and special certificates:
Croatian physical society acknowledgement for winning the rectors award, 2008
Rectors award for the best student scientific work in the field of natural sciences, 2008, Thermocline displacements in the Adriatic
Varaždin county scholarship for the talented student (2001 - 2008)


Scientific publications:
A. Rimac, J.-S. von Storch, C. Eden & H. Haak (2013): The influence of high-resolution wind forcing on the power input to near-inertial waves in the ocean, Geophysical Research Letters, 40, doi:10.1002/grl.50929
A. Rimac, J.-S. von Storch & C. Eden (2016): The total energy flux leaving the ocean’s mixed layer, Journal of Physical Oceanography, 46, doi:10.1175/JPO-D-15-0115.1
A. Rimac, L.M. Andreassen & J. Oerlemans, Numerical simulations of Nigardsbreen evolution performed using an SIA and a full-Stokes model, in prep.
A. Rimac, H.A. Dijkstra & J.-S. von Storch, The influence of internal variability in the 100-member ensemble sea surface height simulations, in prep.


Hobbys:
Knitting, crocheting and embroidering for family and friends
Reading books
Playing with pets
Cooking