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How to Write a Great Postdoc Cover Letter

While a good cover letter makes an explicit connection between how your past experience will help you succeed in the postdoc position, a great cover letter sparks the PI’s interest and ensures they read your CV. Here are some tips to make sure your cover letter is a great one.

Before you start writing, learn as much as you can about the position and the lab. Do some research on the department’s website and talk to your mentors about the group. It’s also a good idea to take a look at their recent papers to familiarize yourself with the kind of work they do. Once you have a good understanding of the position and group, you can determine which of your qualifications would be most applicable. Be sure to emphasize them in your cover letter.

The Cover Letter Format

A cover letter starts like a formal letter with the date at the top followed by the name and work address of the job poster. This is followed by the salutation. For a postdoc position, you will often be addressing your letter to the PI. However, if it is not clear from the advertisement who the job poster is, you can always address the letter to “members of the search committee).

The Introduction

The opening paragraph should explain why you are writing this letter. Indicate the specific position you are applying for and where you saw it advertised. If another professor at the university or someone the PI knows suggested that you apply for the position, mention it here. Follow it up with a short description of yourself that will allow the reader to place you academically. This could be something like “I am in the final year of my PhD in (field) at (name of university) and will be graduating/defending/finishing in (month). My dissertation is titled (title) and is supervised by Professor (name)”.

The Body Paragraphs

The bulk of your cover letter will be spent demonstrating how you are the right candidate for this postdoc by highlighting your qualifications and showing how they will benefit this specific project. One of the biggest mistakes you make is not tailoring this section to each position you apply for.

In a postdoc cover letter, it is common to dedicate one paragraph to your dissertation or current research project. Summarize your research topic, your key findings or arguments and why they matter to the field.

Now, this next step is important: you must translate your dissertation and previous research to the postdoc project. What expertise will you bring to the project by virtue of your past research that no one else can? Give specific examples that show you understand the proposed projects. Work in reference to you major awards and accomplishments while doing so. Depending on the requirements of the position, it might also be relevant to discuss your teaching experience here. Remember, the theme throughout the body paragraphs should be how your research experience will make this postdoc project successful.

The Final Paragraph

This last paragraph covers some job applicant formalities. In it, you should write that you have attached your CV and other necessary documents in your application. Mention that you look forward to hearing from them and are available to discuss the position further in an interview. Finally, thank them for their consideration before signing off.

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Once you have written your postdoc cover letter, ask your supervisor or a mentor to review it for you. They are likely to have had some experience hiring and will be able to make valuable suggestions from the other side of the table. They can also check that your cover letter is formatted according to the conventions of your field.

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On mentioning recommenders' names in cover letter for postdoctoral applications

If I want to apply for a postdoctoral job, can I mention the name of my recommenders in my cover letter just to bolster my application, particularly when I am sure that the people who will read my application will know the recommenders personally? I know that they will actually read the recommendation letter themselves, but 1) I don't know how the selection process for postdocs actually works (particularly in Europe) and 2) I am afraid that one of my recommenders' letter might be a bit later than deadline. These are the reasons why I am thinking about it.

It will be great to have your opinion. Thanks.

Added by Theo JF: In your response, please clearly state your background and knowledge — have you served on postdoc hiring committees in US? in Europe? Certainly the advise that graduate students pass on to each other can be correct and valuable, but it's important to distinguish between "here's what I did and it seemed to work, and here's what my friend did" and "here's what I know from having reviewed three hundred applications, having spoken with twenty other committee members over the years, and having been involved with seven postdoc hires".

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• 1 $\begingroup$ At this rate, why not use your own name on this site? $\endgroup$ –  Yemon Choi Mar 31, 2013 at 1:26
• 1 $\begingroup$ There are some positions (I do not know of PostDoc strictly speaking but also for somehow entrance-level positions) where the official application material must not include letters of recommendation. In this case, you might be asking for trouble by mentioning them explicitly. In all other cases, I cannot see any problem or even much downside in doing so (in particular if done in the way Theo Johnson-Freyd says, that is to say, somewhat smoothly integerated in the letter). $\endgroup$ –  user9072 Mar 31, 2013 at 12:53
• 9 $\begingroup$ This would be a better fit for academia.stackexchange.com. $\endgroup$ –  user21349 Mar 31, 2013 at 14:22
• 3 $\begingroup$ @Ben: At least in the US, the correct answer to this question is fairly discipline-specific. We have MathJobs, and as Xuhan expressed below, it already handles most of the "what letters to expect"-type stuff. Many disciplines and departments, especially in the sciences, have adopted academicjobsonline.org , which is based on MathJobs, but there is variance, and some disciplines are still in the transition. Some disciplines, especially in the humanities, don't use any standardization like this, and cover letters are vital. So I disagree that academia.SE is an obviously-better fit. $\endgroup$ –  Theo Johnson-Freyd Mar 31, 2013 at 20:56
• $\begingroup$ Theo, given that the OP mentions Europe, I don't think MathJobs fits all $\endgroup$ –  Yemon Choi Mar 31, 2013 at 23:28

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I have made my answer CW, because I believe the question should be.

My answer should carry very little weight, because I have never served on a postdoc committee: I am in my final months as a graduate student, and my experience is only as a (successful, thankfully) postdoc applicant in the US.

What I did, and have seen my friends do, is to include in my cover letter:

• my name, current position, and contact information;
• explicit mention of the position I am applying to in that application;
• a very short (two sentences) description of my research;
• names of two or three faculty at the institution I'm applying to who might be interested in my research
• a list of the materials included in my application.

In item 5. above, I would certainly include a sentence of the form "I have arranged for letters of recommendation from ...".

Some examples of successful (and a few non-successful) applications have been collated by the Secret Blogging Seminar, e.g. http://sbseminar.wordpress.com/2011/04/19/a-plea-for-putting-grant-applications-online/ , although a few of those links are no longer good.

• 2 $\begingroup$ That's what I did too, except I had longer (short paragraph) description for each of research and teaching. $\endgroup$ –  Michael Biro Mar 31, 2013 at 2:43

The answer to your question is No. In fact, there is really no need for any of the info Theo is listing either. A university-specific cover letter is an outdated pre-technology concept which makes applying a chore. This is exactly what the technology is meant to change.

If you are using mathjobs, all your information is much better organized there, including your area(s), your bio and your reference writers. I feel you should enclose a letter with some impersonal polite standard boilerplate language "Dear colleagues, please consider my application...", unless the applicant's area is multidisciplinary or tricky to determine. In those few rare cases, a university specific letter is appropriate. But a 95% applicants can probably get away without that.

In any event, rather than spend time going over 50+ university websites accepting postdoc applications and personalizing your letters, you are better off improving your website, both organizing your teaching and research related materials, and perhaps making a separate job related section/page. Try to describe your research, link to your course pages, put up the .pdf files of your talk slides, etc. Then, if you want somebody you already know to pay special attention to your application, send this person a short personal email and include a link to your webpage. Just don't overdo it with emails.

UPDATE: As was correctly pointed out, I may have misread the question. My suggestions are on cover letters only to US postdoc positions which themselves use boilerplate language, such as "open in all areas of pure and applied mathematics", or "applicants in all fields are encouraged to apply". Postdoctoral positions in Europe have different rules, I understand.

• 4 $\begingroup$ Yes, since MathJobs lists all recommenders who have sent or even will be sending (in an ideal world...) recommendation letters, and which ones have arrived or not, it is a complete waste of time provide this information in cover letters for applications through MathJobs. In over 10 years of reading postdoc job files, I never looked at a cover letter. The choice of "primary subject area" is much more important, as that affects who actually looks at your file (e.g., the subject area "[0] General Math" should be banished, as surely all it does is ensure career suicide). $\endgroup$ –  user30379 Mar 31, 2013 at 4:10
• 17 $\begingroup$ I strongly disagree with what you have written about the cover letter. Beyond having a reasonable number of publications, what I looked for in our search this year was an indication that the applicant fit our position, and the easiest place to see this was the one paragraph synopses of research and teaching in the cover letter. (The research and teaching statements are too long for a first screening.) Customization of cover letters clearly made a difference. Some relatively pure algebraists made a case for their involvement with applications in their cover letter that they did not in... $\endgroup$ –  Alexander Woo Mar 31, 2013 at 5:17
• 5 $\begingroup$ their research statement, which helped since we were hiring specifically in applied algebra. Some applicants also used part of their cover letter to convince us they were interested teaching our population of students; they couldn't do so in their teaching statement since that was used for a much broader range of types of schools. $\endgroup$ –  Alexander Woo Mar 31, 2013 at 5:21
• 12 $\begingroup$ It seems that he's interested in postdoc in Europe, and not many places in Europe use mathjobs. In fact, the postdoc market in Europe is quite different from the one in USA, as there are lots of grant-funded postdocs, tied up to particular topics, and relatively few equivalents to USA instructorships. $\endgroup$ –  Dima Pasechnik Mar 31, 2013 at 6:53
• 3 $\begingroup$ @Igor: The cover letter is where you get to tell the story of why you'd fit well into this particular job. (Or at least to show that you've read the advertisement.) That's what Alexander is talking about, I think. I didn't like jumping through that hoop when I was on the market, but ignoring it is not advised. I have heard of other schools using the cover letter as the basis for an early winnowing. $\endgroup$ –  Russ Woodroofe Mar 31, 2013 at 13:41

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Postdoc Cover Letter: 4 Templates and Emails

Letter Template: 1

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Postdoc Cover Letter

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Subject- cover letter for Postdoc

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Dear[Mention the name of the recipient]

I’m interested in the postdoctoral position in your lab. I completed my PhD under the supervision of [Mention the name of the doctor], Director, [mention the name], and am currently employed as a senior research fellow in her [mention the name] laboratory.

My thesis has been submitted to the University, and I am looking forward to the Viva-Voice, that will be held soon. I would be available to join your lab right now.

I’m quite interested in working on T cell activation and maturation. During my graduate studies, I became interested in inflammation and the processes that control T cell function. T cell signalling fascinates me, especially how diverse signals like TCR, cytokine signalling, and co-receptors like xxx and TLR interact to trigger T cell proliferation and differentiation. 

How Notch affects E3-mediated xxx signal strength T cell differentiation is influenced by E3-ubiquitin ligases. Other areas that interest me are the NF-B signaling kinetics in T cells and the involvement of Notch signaling in the development of lipid rafts and the immunological synapse.

My master’s thesis looked at inflammatory diseases in [Mention the disease] and the impact of immunosuppressive substances and cells in the tumor microenvironment. During my Ph.D., I researched both lymphoid and myeloid cells. I looked at the different regulators of T cell signaling (both positive and negative) and how they affect T cell function in cancer. 

The fundamental motivation for this research is to learn more about the molecular pathways of T cell functions and how they interact with tumors.

A copy of my CV and thesis is enclosed.

I eagerly await your response.

[Mention the phone number]

[Signature]

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Letter Template: 2

I’m writing to express my genuine interest in the open postdoctoral laboratory position at [Mention the name]. As a member of your team, I would love to continue my postdoctoral studies. I recently graduated from[Mention the University], where I gave a presentation on the feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells. [mention the name] may recall my curiosity in his laboratory at the close of the previous academic year.

My research concentrated on creating [Mention the name of the thesis], with a particular emphasis on portable military applications. I worked on developing charging and backup methods for portable electronic gadgets during my doctoral studies (PEDs). Because urgent and regular charging solutions are still lacking, current military activities cannot efficiently utilize alternative fuels. 

The majority of my work has been focused on alternate energy harvesting devices and long-term energy storage batteries that last a long time. In my research, I developed fuel cells that are more resistant to environmental degradation and severe temperatures. As a member of your research team, I am excited to continue my research and work towards miniaturizing fuel cells to increase their PED compatibility.

I’d be grateful for the chance to continue my study in your lab and build a long-term relationship with [Mention the name]. Because your lab is the premier institution in fuel cell research, I believe the topic of my research is pertinent to your efforts. I believe my knowledge and experience with PEDs and battery life could help you with your research.

I’m an [mention the number]-old self-motivated and autonomous researcher. My fuel-cell study, grant proposal writing, and tutoring expertise, as a detail-oriented, qualified, and innovative candidate, might be of great value to your laboratory. I’ve included my CV and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my abilities and qualifications further. Please contact me if you have any questions, and I eagerly await your response.

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I was thrilled to read about your opportunity for a postdoc research associate in American literature since I have long supported Rush University’s dedication to the preservation and education of the English language and its literature. I am convinced that my expertise will be an advantage to the University, having just defended my doctoral thesis on the impact of globalization on American English semantics & having taught for several years.

I know that [mention the place] University wants to go beyond teaching students and become an open source of information for anybody who is interested. While at [Mention the name of the college], I collaborated with a group of Ph.D. students to develop a free, open educational platform that explained scholarly articles in English philology in a way that anyone outside academia could understand. 

This resulted in a [mention the amount] % increase. An increase in media attention led to an increase in student applications the next semester. I also taught three distinct electives that enhanced students’ knowledge of the history of English grammar and the usage of English in immigrant literature in order to provide students with a broader knowledge base and context for understanding current linguistic developments.

[Mention the name of place] University is regarded as having one of the greatest English programs in the country, which further adds to my enthusiasm for this potential opportunity. I’d like to expand and enhance my understanding of how particular linguistic notions have evolved in modern English usage.

Can we talk about establishing [Mention the name of place] University’s open learning platform on the phone next week?

Letter Template: 4

I’m writing to apply for a postdoctoral researcher position at [Mention the name]. I’m working on my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Criminology at [Mention the University], where I’ll graduate in [Mention the year] under the supervision of Professor [mention the name].

My research has taken an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the nature of self-harm and how social ties influence the likelihood of self-harm becoming lethal. The thesis ‘[Mention the name] includes 128 participants, 50 percent male and 50 percent female, ranging in age from 15 to 39.

The comparison of characteristics such as time of contact with a therapist, standardized family knowledge of difficulties, number of social support network points, and self-reported severity of suicidal thoughts with quantitative statistical data on the angle and depth of NSSH found the following.

It was discovered that the intensity of suicidality did not predict exactly the severity of [Mention the name], i.e. the risk to one’s life. Gender, on the other hand, was found to be a reliable predictor of NSSH location, with females more likely to damage their arms and legs and males more likely to injure their chest and private parts.

The combined strength of welfare protection was also found to be a significant marker of the degree of NSSH, i.e. profundity and angle. The severity of NSSH was not affected by early interaction with a therapist, but it did have a strong link with the frequency of injury.

I’ve attached my curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and transcript copies. I’ve also included letters of recommendation from [Mention the name], as well as [mention the name]. If you require any further information or materials to assist you in evaluating my application, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available for an interview during [Mention the name]’s upcoming Criminology conference or via phone or email at any time.

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As a Doctorate of Applied Mathematics graduate with a strong interest in mathematical medicine in industry settings, I apply with enthusiasm for this opportunity.

I am currently a Research Coordinator at the University of Sunnybank’s Office of Mathematical Medicine and Biology, where my focus is on the mathematical modeling of lung cancer treatments and the sequencing of surgery and chemotherapy. Prior to this, I was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics, where in addition to instructional and lesson planning, I graded papers and tests, proctored labs, and held office hours.

As well as my instructional responsibilities, I assisted with the research and writing of "Chapter 2: Mathematical Modeling and Lung Cancer" in Erick Miska’s (2017) Experimentally-driven mathematical modeling to improve combination targeted and cytotoxic therapy for small cell lung cancer (Persimmon Press). 

In addition to 6 years of research and teaching experience and my recent doctorate, I hold a Master of Applied Mathematics and Physics and a Bachelor of Education (Mathematics). I have also attended numerous professional workshops and courses.

I have enjoyed my time at the University of Sunnybank, and am grateful for the excellent research and teaching opportunities offered. I am now seeking an industry role that will enable me to leverage my applied mathematics expertise to advance the commercial R&D of mathematical medicine.

Please find attached my résumé for your consideration. Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you regarding next steps. 

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Samples of postdoc cover letters

To get a postdoc position, you need a well-written cover letter that showcases your passion for and dedication to the industry. When writing a postdoc cover letter, these are some of the essential things to include in your letter:

• Address the employer with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient or hiring manager).”
• The next step is to state the position you are applying for and how you found the opening. 
• Write a short sentence about why you’re interested in the position.
• State your skills and work experience; ensure they are similar to the job position. When stating your skills, provide the accomplishment you have achieved. 
• Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement. For example, “I look forward to discussing the position further.”

“01/06/2021

Dr. Harold Bergman

Enteny University

113 Sunnyside Circle

Enteny, Illinois, 60002

Dear Dr. Bergman,

I am writing to express my sincere interest in Enteny University’s open postdoc laboratory position. I would love to pursue my postdoctoral studies as a member of your team. I am a recent graduate of Bertrum University where I gave my presentation on hydrogen fuel cell viability. You may remember Juan Sosa mentioning my interest in your laboratory at the end of the last school year.

In my research, I focused on developing hydrogen fuel cell delivery and storage solutions focusing specifically on portable applications for military use. In my doctoral studies, I worked to develop charging and backup systems for portable electronic devices (PEDs). Current military operations cannot effectively use fuel alternatives because emergency and frequent charging solutions remain unavailable. Most of my work has revolved around alternative energy-harnessing systems and long-lasting batteries. In my work, I produced fuel cells less susceptible to environmental degradation factors and extreme temperatures. I look forward to continuing my research and working toward miniaturizing fuel cells to improve their PED compatibility as a member of your research team.

I would appreciate the opportunity to continue my research in your laboratory and pursue a long-term future with Enteny University. I believe the nature of my research relates to your lab because, as the leading institution in fuel cell research, my chosen field of study is extremely relevant to your efforts. I think my knowledge and experience surrounding PEDs and battery longevity could aid in your research.

I am a self-motivated, independent researcher with eight years of experience. As a detail-oriented, qualified and creative candidate, I feel my fuel-cell research, grant proposal writing and tutoring experience could be a major asset to your laboratory. I’ve attached my CV and would be very interested in setting up a time to further discuss my skills and qualifications with you. Please let me know if you have questions and I look forward to hearing from you.

Harriet Browne”

“[Today’s Date]

[Hiring Manager’s Name]

[123 Company Address]

[Company City, State xxxxx]

[(xxx)-xxx-xxxx]

[[email protected]]

Dear [Dr./Mr./Ms./Mx.] [Hiring Manager’s Last Name],

I am writing to express my interest in a postdoctoral position in your lab. I am a PhD Candidate in the Andrew Dwyer lab at James Hill University expecting to graduate in June 2022. My graduate work, published in Science this year, investigated the RNA virome in various aquatic environments using metagenomic analysis. My future research goals are to apply my computational skills and develop my skills working with non-human primate models to better understand and design therapeutics against pathogenic viruses. I believe my strong background in virus biology, library preparation, and next-generation sequencing analysis make me an ideal candidate to study respiratory disease viruses in your lab.

In my thesis lab, we use viral evolution to find trends that unite eukaryotic disease viruses. However, our current picture of RNA virus taxonomy is still incomplete, with the five-clade organization largely informed by human and agricultural animal and plant studies.

Therefore, to refine and complete our understanding of the global RNA virome, I sampled multiple complex aquatic environments and performed metagenome analysis. Confirming that the five-phyla classification based on RdRP sequence comparisons holds true, my analysis nearly tripled the number of currently known RNA viruses.

Host assignments proved to be tricky during my thesis. But I tackled this problem through various methods, including developing machine learning algorithms and comparing RNA viruses to size-separated microbial preparations subjected to DNA and RNA sequencing. I am continuing to characterize the novel and more highly divergent RdRPs discovered by our sampling. Also I mentor one graduate and one undergraduate student with their independent projects drawn from my work.

While I have focused primarily on RNA virus ecology and evolution during my graduate work, I am comfortable extending my research to studying RNA viruses in human disease. I collaborated with Dr. Henry Fields on a publication, currently under review at Frontiers in Immunology, studying rhesus macaque responses to MERS-CoV. The skills I learned through our collaboration, as well as from electives and literature search in immunology and human virology, have prepared me well to transition from studying viruses to studying virus-host interactions. Additionally, I look forward to applying my computational skills toward single-cell sequencing analysis examining the effects of age, diet fat content, and viral strain on primate responses to SARS-CoV-2 challenges, building on the methods and results in your recent Cell Reports Medicine paper. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to talk with you more about my fit in your lab. Thank you for your time and consideration.

“Anshu Mahajan

Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

+91 84 90184020

[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/anshu.mahajan

Pondicherry, 10.01.2022

Kajol Samra

Head of the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Pondicherry University

Chinna Kalapet

Kalapet, Puducherry

Dear Ms. Samra,

As an alumnus of Pondicherry University, I was thrilled to learn about the Post-Doctoral Fellow position available at the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. During my PhD studies at Pondicherry University, I researched the relationship between circadian regulation and neurodegenerative diseases and wrote my doctoral thesis “Circadian activity and memory performance in Alzheimer’s patients” under the supervision of professor Qadim Ray. Seeing that Pondicherry University hopes to move to the forefront of neurodegenerative disease research with a new team led by professor Abbas Sengupta, I believe that my analytical skills and academic experience could be a great asset to this programme.

The fellowship offer mentions you’re looking for candidates skilled in the areas of lab management, cytometry for apoptosis detection, and data collection. I am happy to say that I possess all of those qualities:

• Lab management: During my PhD research, I collaborated with fellow doctoral students to create a lab maintenance plan, which included up-to-date information on equipment booking, planned activities, instrument inventory, scheduling details, and a list of consumables and chemical supplies for restocking. By implementing this system, we were able to reduce the instances of conflicting activities by 67% within two months, and we maintained a stock of consumables and chemical supplies 88% of the time.
• Cytometry for apoptosis detection: I am familiar with various methods of apoptosis detection, having conducted flow cytometry to detect changes appearing in organelles, monitor activation of caspase 3, oversee changes to the plasma membrane, and changes in the nuclear DNA, using cells at a concentration of 1×106 cells/ml.
• Data collection: For my doctoral thesis, I have conducted 74 detailed interviews with Alzheimer’s patients, covering their current memory-related symptoms, overall health, family history, and sleeping habits. I have compared this information with data gathered using sleep trackers that collected information about sleep cycles. Instead of paper copies, I have used Excel spreadsheets and Cloud solutions for storing information, which helped to speed up the process of pulling up specific data by 89%.

What makes me particularly interested in your post-doctorate fellowship program is the chance to continue my research. Having worked with Alzheimer’s patients, I have seen first-hand how this disease influences the quality of life of not just the patients themselves, but also their loved ones. I believe that working together with other researchers under the guidance of professor Abbas Sengupta can lead to significant discoveries in the nature of neurodegenerative diseases. Recently, I have observed how another team of researchers at Pondicherry University achieved a major breakthrough in the study of endosome function and dysfunction. I believe that professor Sengupta’s team can replicate this success and lead to a better understanding of diseases that afflict over 50 million people worldwide.

I can’t wait to discuss my ideas for managing data gathered by professor Sengupta’s team and for introducing changes to laboratory procedures to create a smooth workflow. Could we schedule a meeting next week to discuss how my research experience can contribute to this project?

Anshu Mahajan

linkedin.com/in/anshu.mahajan”

“Dear Professor Knightly,

Having completed my doctorate in Slavonic Studies last semester, I am applying to continue my Postdoc research in the area of the Old Church Slavonic language.

Researching the homeland and language of the Slavs has always been a passion and I have undertaken many translation projects that have contributed to the modern understanding of how language influenced the early Slavonic church in the Moravian Empire.

I will be spending much of my Postdoc period in libraries across Eastern Europe, presenting at local symposia and writing my second book on the development of early Proto Slavic and Common Slavonic languages in conjunction with a number of leaders in the field. My travel has mostly been funded by the publishers, but given the considerable expense in my work I am continuing to request the bursary from the university.

I teach classes for local students and will continue to lead seminars six times a year on my return trips to Chicago. I enclose my latest research paper for your interest. It has received critical acclaim in over 15 industry publications. After analyzing over 2,000 church manuscripts, it is fascinating to see the evolution.

I was proud to receive my doctorate, but the work is just beginning. Understanding the origins of language is helping to unlock the secrets of the early Slav Church – exploring many of the rituals that still hold firm to this day.

Simon Bartley”

“New Haven, June 26, 2020

Professor B. Hawthorne

Faculty Search Committee

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305

Dear Professor Hawthorne,

I am writing to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford. I am completing my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Criminology at Yale University under the direction of Professor Mark Fisher with an expected graduation date of May 2021.

Within my research, I have focused on a multidisciplinary approach to examining the nature of self harm and how social support networks affect the likelihood of self-harm being fatal. The thesis ‘Cry for Help: Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Characteristics’ takes 128 participants aged 15-39, 50% male and 50% female. Analyzing quantitative statistical data on the angle and depth of NSSH, the comparison versus factors such as time of contact with therapist, standardized family awareness of issues, number of social support network points as well as self-reported severity of suicidal ideation found the following.

It was found that severity of suicidal ideation didn’t reliably predict the severity of NSSH, i.e. its actual objective risk to life. However, it was found that gender was a reliable predictor of location of NSSH, with females mostly harming their arms and legs, while males were more likely to harm their chest and private areas. It was also found that the combined strength of social support was a significant predictor in the severity of NSSH, i.e. depth and angle. Early time of contact with a therapist was not affecting severity of NSSH, but had a significant correlation with frequency of harm.

With the NCHS reporting a 30% increase in death by suicide in the United States between 2000 and 2016, it is a highly pressing issue to reverse engineer the factors that lead to heightened risk, and many scholars consider NSSH a stage in the development of fatal suicidal ideation. The next part of my study intends to look at the relationship between strength of social support for young males and risk of online political and religious radicalization, another great risk to our civilization in these uncertain times, and there aren’t many better places to conduct this study than Stanford. My approach is highly informed by the modern machine learning cross-factor analysis that has been innovated by Professor Musk, and upon which I based my own analysis.

I am well-prepared to do my part teaching as well as researching, having taught a range of courses in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology and Statistics, such as ‘Radicalization: Social and Scientific Factors’ which has been wildly successful with the undergraduates at Yale, and grew from 7 students signed up in 2018 to over 55 in 2020. All in all, I have taught 400+ undergraduates and mentored 20+ master’s students, and achieved increasing participation in courses designed by me year and year, and higher than average results on all previously-established courses.

I am enclosing my curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, as well as copies of transcripts. I also attach letters of reference from Dr Smith, Dr Jones, and Robert Martinson. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I could provide additional information or materials that will aid you in the evaluation of my application. I am available for interview during the next Criminology conference at Stanford, or by phone or email at any other time.

Best Regards,

Sam Marks PhD

211-978-1043

[email protected]”

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Like any application packet, the postdoc application should present a coherent portrait of you as a potential colleague and postdoc.

The average postdoc application will include some or all of the following materials:

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• Proposed course
• Statement of participation in campus community

Postdoc Cover Letter

The job letter or letter of interest for a postdoc application is similar to the academic job letter (see the Academic Statements Guide).

The cover letter should be on letterhead of your department or institution, with one inch margins. Font should be Times New Roman, Garamond, or other standard font, at 12pt. If no length guidelines are given, you probably have two sides, but refer to the application instructions.

Following the academic job letter guide, in the second project paragraph, give your detailed research and publication plan for the duration of the postdoc. If the postdoc involves teaching, you will retain a brief teaching paragraph, but you will include a longer discussion of your proposed course. If teaching is not involved, you may choose to include a brief teaching paragraph or not, as seems good to you.

Instead of the “fit” or “tailoring” paragraph, discuss how you will use the postdoc to write and research, and how you will participate in the scholarly community of the campus. Remember that tailoring is key: you must reframe your past work to fit the topic of the postdoc. Be aware that you are being considered solely on how you will be able to fulfil the topic of the postdoc and how you will incorporate that work into your participation in the departmental and campus community.

Research Proposal

The research proposal should be on plain paper, with one inch margins. Font should be Times New Roman, Garamond, or other standard font, at 12pt. If no length guidelines are given, you should assume you have one side.

Your introduction should explicitly cover the importance of your project. Use the remainder of the research proposal to discuss a concrete and attainable timeline and plan of work. Focus on the publication plan for this project, and conclude by discussing how the postdoc fits into your larger research trajectory and career plan.

Course Proposal

The course proposal should be on plain paper, with one inch margins. Font should be Times New Roman, Garamond, or other standard font, at 12pt. If no length guidelines are given, you should assume you have one side.

Propose a course that is neither so general that anyone could teach it, nor so minutely focused that no student will sign up for it. Tailor the course to both your specific research and the topic of the postdoc. Ideally this course should be timely, rigorous, original, and something that no one but you can offer or do justice to. The course proposal instructions may require that you write a title and catalog description, a proposed syllabus, and perhaps a justification. For the proposed syllabus, make sure you are designing the course around the correct number of weeks of term for your target institution. For the justification, be ready to demonstrate the usefulness of the course in terms of filling a gap in the department catalog, or updating a course previously offered.

Statement of Participation

The statement of participation should be on plain paper, with one inch margins. Font should be Times New Roman, Garamond, or other standard font, at 12pt. If no length guidelines are given, you should assume you have one side.

This statement, if required, is intended to demonstrate that you will be active in your department and on campus while you are there, rather than disappearing into your office, locking the door, and writing your book. You will participate in the life of the department and the scholarly community in concrete ways that you outline based on your careful research into your target department and institution. Consider campus programming or initiatives you’d like to contribute to, or faculty you might collaborate with, and indicate your interest in conferences, campus talks, symposia, speaker series etc.

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Review this math teacher cover letter, also known as letter of intent, letter of introduction or application letter, and see if it captures your curiosity. I'm sure it will!

In the first paragraph of these types of cover letters, we list John's years of experience, which lets you know he is well-established in the education field. We also describe his interest and ability to perform in the high school teaching position he is applying for. 

We are following his above experience with a listing his education and credentials. It then highlights his dedication to the profession by mentioning the need to tailor his teaching style to meet the needs of all learners. He also describes the type of learning environment he creates for his students which results in better achievement from his students. The math cover letter shows how he encourages learning and how he has been successful in accommodating diverse learning styles and abilities. It's important to communicate your passion in your cover letter .

In this application letter sample we continue on to describe his strengths in the classroom, as well as how he prepares students for final exams. By describing these areas, a school will have a better idea of what they can expect from him as a math teacher at their school should they hire him. The cover letter also gives John a chance to better describe his teaching style and educational philosophy – things that he can't go into detail about in his resume.

Keywords like manipulatives, hands-on activities, cooperative learning, and inquisitive class atmosphere are critical competencies needed to perform the position with excellence. At the same time these strengths are keywords, also known as buzzwords, which help get the cover letter and resume to the human eye if the application is scanned .

At the very bottom of the letter below his name, we've included the word 'enclosure' to tell the reader what other documents are also included in the application packet.

Lastly, this math instructor cover letter has been designed to complement the math instructor resume, using the same layout, font, header, and graphics. It is essential to have uniformity between your job application documents. Not only does this create a cohesive and consistent product, but it also ensures a visually appealing application.

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John Math Smith 555 Middle Road, Anywhere, MN 55555 Phone: 555-111-5551 • Email: [email protected]

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Future School District 316 Somewhere Close Anywhere, MN

Dear Bob Theman:

With over 20 years of hands-on, successful teaching experience, I am confident in my ability and passion to become a positive addition to your school community as a High School Mathematics Teacher.

As you will see in the enclosed resume I have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, as well as gained Certification in Mathematics (7-12) and Computers (7-12). Being a versatile individual, I have had the opportunity to teach students who functioned below-, on-, and above grade level. I have been very successful at accommodating diverse student needs by facilitating all styles of learners, offering individualized and extracurricular support, and integrating effective materials.

I encourage learning by using a number of different manipulatives, hands-on activities, and various forms of technology. By incorporating class discussions, open-ended questions, and cooperative learning I am able to facilitate a highly interactive and inquisitive class atmosphere. In addition, I utilize weekly quizzes and monthly tests to track student progress, locate areas of weakness, and prepare students for finals exams/SATs.

Being a hard working and well-rounded educator, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my extensive experience, collaborative nature, and innovative classroom skills would benefit your mathematics program. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

John Math Smith

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Vermaas lab participates in 2024 Girls’ Math and Science Day

• Mar 28, 2024

A lifelong passion for learning can come from anywhere, and researchers from the Vermaas lab are looking to encourage young girls to pursue computational biology through Girls’ Math and Science Day.

Girls’ Math and Science Day is a program put together by the Mid-Michigan chapter of Graduate Women in Science. According to their website , “This event is an opportunity for middle school students to work with enthusiastic and knowledgeable scientists at [Michigan State University, or MSU] to experience a variety of science fields through activities and demonstrations.”

This is the second year researchers from Josh Vermaas’s lab at the MSU-Department of Energy Plant Research Laboratory, or PRL, have participated.

The event consists of a keynote presentation and a variety of activities for the aspiring young scientists to participate in. Each research group participating is given a booth to set up their activity. The middle schoolers are given a scavenger hunt to complete, to encourage them to visit as many booths as they can.

The Vermaas lab uses molecular simulations to tackle problems in plant biology and to understand the world around us.

“We did a pair of activities… that are mostly dedicated to teaching kids about what computational biology is, what it looks like, and what a day in the laboratory looks like,” said Duncan Boren, graduate student in the Vermaas lab.

The first activity was to introduce the kids to parallel computing, using four computers to accomplish a computing task. Using a simulation on a supercomputer, which is enabled by parallel computing, the students could use an X-Box controller to manipulate a simulation. They can change the properties such as gravity, viscosity and more to see how these parameters affect the particle dynamics on the screen.

The second activity was based on Boren’s research. The middle schoolers got to see what his lab space looks like, peeling back the curtain and letting them take a peek at what a computational scientist does on a daily basis.

“[The kids] were able to interact using what we call interactive molecular dynamics using software, where the computational microscope allows us to view atoms in motions under different environmental conditions,” said Daipayan Sarkar, a postdoctoral researcher in the Vermaas lab. For instance, the kids were able to see “where a protein is interacting with the lipid membrane. This is a way to encourage kids to basically pursue a career in STEM that shows them an alternate way to look at nature.”

Encouraging young girls to get excited about computer science early on is vital to inspire the next generation of computer scientists.

“Early pioneers in the field were often women like Ada Lovelace , Grace Hopper or even the literal ‘ computers ’ that powered early NASA space missions,” said Josh Vermaas, assistant professor at the PRL. “As computing evolved, women in the 80s made up 30% of computer science degree recipients , but that has since declined to around 1 in 5 nationally.

“I’ve seen this firsthand. When I was an undergrad taking a few computer science classes at Arizona State, those classes might only have five women in them out of a class of 100! I think the most compelling rationale I’ve heard for this decline is from this piece in Scientific American , where girls are picking up on social cues that computer science is not for them. Events like Girls’ Math and Science Day are really important for countering this harmful bias in society as a whole.”

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