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Passion in research
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Major in Science or Engineering
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Familiar with laboratory work
and willing to put in maximum effort
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Able to work in a team and
think critically
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I sincerely hope that you will consider me
for the position of a research assistant as part of the ‘Synthesis and
Integration’ team.
I was extremely excited when your research
staff, Wei Ren, approached me to apply for this position. I recently met him
when he was conducting an NUS laboratory experiment for bioengineering
undergraduates like me. I was very impressed when he shared with me his novel
biomaterials project which involved the breaking of a disulfide bond to release
a particular brand of drug from a nanoparticle to a cancer site. I would absolutely
love the opportunity to be part of this research.
The field of biomaterials is one that I am
keen in, and I have almost 6 months worth of experience interning at the
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) over 2 separate
attachments during semester break. (When students were enjoying their trips
during school holidays, I was enjoying my research stint!) In addition, I am still doing research, on a part-time
basis at IBN to complete my project which has the possibility of obtaining a
research paper!
At the same time, my experiences holding
leadership roles as the Acting Company Sergeant Major during National Service
and the Project Director of Apex(a year-long voluntary mentoring programme for
P6 students), I gained valuable
understanding of the role of a team player in an organization. It has made me
appreciate hard work and determination and I apply this principle to my work. This
has earned me recognition back in IBN, where I was nominated to receive the
prestigious Young Promising Researcher Award (only 7 out of hundreds of interns
are nominated!) last year. I pride myself with the ability to think critically
and 'out-of-the-box' when faced with many research challenges. I would also
consult the expertise of various research experts in a company to seek the best
solution.
I think that my skills and experience are
most suitable for the job of a research assistant, and I do look forward to do
a year-long FYP project under IMRE.
You may call me at 96622007 or email me at
a0073031@nus.edu.sg should you have further enquiries. Thank you for your
consideration.
Yours Sincerely,
Muhd Abdurrahiem
Hi,Abdurrahiem!Your research experience and leadership experiences included are very impressive. But it would be better you specify a little bit what you did during your intern and relate it to "Familiar with laboratory work"? I know little about your major, but I hope my suggestion could give you some tips or inspiration maybe!By the way,is it an error when you write" It has made me appreciate hard work and determination and I apply this principle to my work."(3rd paragraph)
ReplyDeleteHey hongwei! Thank you for the tip! May i know, where is the error in the sentence that you put up above? And how do i rectify it?
DeleteHey raheim i can see that you are really interested in the area of biomaterials :D i must say your application letter is good as it isnt too draggy and yet it shows your capabilities and interest in this job! hope you really can get this job in the future :D fighting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Clara!
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