Postdoctoral Research Fellow Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the postdoctoral research fellow position.

Previously, I was responsible for scientific support in genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology for NCSA Industry partners, internal groups at NCSA and collaborating campus faculty at UIUC and internationally.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• High quality first author publications based on PhD research
• Prior experience in basic molecular biology and primary cell culture techniques
• Prior research experience investigating immunological mechanisms underlying cancer and/or autoimmune diseases
• Previous experience working with human samples and mouse models
• Prior experience analyzing single-cell RNA-seq and CyTOF data
• Self-starter able to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient to advanced-level skill with Excel other data transformation tools (Stata, Tableau)
• Track record of published journal articles and/or conference papers on relevant topics of inquiry, including communication (climate change, science, environment, public health, and/or political communication), behavior change, applied psychology, political science, social-ecological models, and/or informal science education

Please consider me for the postdoctoral research fellow opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for scientific leadership to a team that develops cell based assays that are suitable for automated high-throughput screening in 384 or 1536-well formats.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong molecular and protein biology skills, including experience with real-time PCR, western blotting and ELISAs
• Experience as a bio-scientist in protein and nucleic acid detection and analysis
• Experience as a bacteriologist and comfortable with working on highly pathogenic bacteria under minimal supervision or independently
• Strong molecular biology and protein/proteomics skills, including experience with real-time PCR, SDS-Page, western blotting, mass spectrometry and ELISAs
• A statement addressing the selection criteria
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor)
• A broad knowledge of chemosensory receptors, GPCRs and ion channel physiology and biophysics
• Computational biology

I would like to submit my application for the postdoctoral research fellow opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expert biology input, enforcing robust scientific rigor to assigned and others’ programs, to ensure that project objectives are met.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• PhD in immunology is or experience in the field of immunology
• Hands-on experience in sample preparation and data analysis for areas of Systems Biology, including transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other ‘omics workflow
• Excellent scientific understanding of biology and engineering principles for mammalian cell culture, including cell biology and metabolism, medium optimization, process development
• Hands-on experience with applying and integrating Systems Biology tools and computational analyses to understand cell biology and metabolism
• Experience with interpreting data generated from HPLC, NMR, mass spectroscopy, genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, peptidomics or proteomics analyses
• Knowledge of metabolic pathways, intracellular trafficking and secretory pathways for eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems
• Excellent modeling and programming skills are essential
• Demonstrated experience performing complex analysis of prospective data collected from human subjects

I would like to submit my application for the postdoctoral research fellow opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support on design, development and validation of complex molecular diagnostic assays with specific emphasis on next-generation sequencing assays.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Working knowledge of tobacco regulatory science
• Experience in software development (scientific software, Python, and C++ or JAVA is preferred)
• Expertise with Unix operating systems
• Knowledge of stochastic processes
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and interact collaboratively in a team environment
• Successful completion of a Ph.D
• Capable of working with select agents in BSL-3 facility, including receiving Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval
• Significant experience working as a virologist and experience working with RNA viruses

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the postdoctoral research fellow position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a powerful new tool to study the cellular and molecular causes of human disorders and test therapeutic strategies in the cell types most affected in these diseases.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• MD and/or PhD in the field of molecular oncology or translational molecular biology
• Strong background in molecular biology preferably related to epigenomics(methylation, microRNA and/or histone analysis)
• Publications in human cancer research
• Experience in basic molecular genetic laboratory assays such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, primer/probe designing
• Experience in independent cancer research, manuscript writing skills, and conference presentations
• Demonstrated success with meeting deadlines on industry entry forms, research grants, publications, agreements, forms, releases, presentations, meetings
• Experience as a supervisor of personnel, and greenhouse management experience
• The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of innovative scientific accomplishments as evidenced by at least one first-author paper published or accepted in a reputable journal