![]() ![]() You’re excited to apply for the research assistant position. You know a medical school letter of recommendation from him would boost your applications. Plus, the lead researcher (aka, principal investigator, or PI) has a strong reputation in the medical and scientific fields. And, as a research assistant, you’d have the opportunity to contribute to important scientific breakthroughs. This lab focuses on the area of medicine you’re hoping to specialize in. After reading a few lab descriptions, one completely captivated your attention. You’ve searched your university’s science department websites and found a page listing various research opportunities. ![]() It’s practically a medical school requirement at this point, and applicants with at least one year of research experience are more likely to be considered by noteworthy programs. So, you’ve decided to gain research experience to strengthen the Work and Activities section of your application-smart choice. ![]() A high GPA and strong MCAT scores just aren’t enough to guarantee your acceptance over other highly qualified applicants. I look forward to speaking with you, and in the meantime, I have attached my resume.(Note: While this guide was primarily written for premed students looking to prepare a research assistant cover letter, the advice also applies to students who aren’t premed.) Part 1: Introductionīecoming a strong candidate for medical school is no easy task. I hope to schedule an interview with you at a mutually convenient time. Additionally, this position would provide me with the ideal opportunity to expand my research skills. My environmental field studies include conducting outdoor laboratory assessments of water chemistry, an area I am keenly interested in.īecause I have both field and lab experience, I believe I would be an asset to your program. My lab work includes performing chemical reactions, and I am adept in using compound, dark-field, phase-contrast, and fluorescent microscopes to observe multiple and diverse specimens. I am writing to you to express my deep interest in the research assistant summer position that was posted on this past Monday.Īs you will see from my resume, I have laboratory experience in biology, chemistry, and geology, both in the field and in research settings. Subject Line of Email Message: Summer Research Assistant - Your Name I have attached my resume for your consideration and would appreciate the opportunity of an interview to present my qualifications in more detail. All of these attributes contribute to making me an ideal candidate for your student assistant position. I am highly responsible, I pay close attention to details, and I understand the need for confidentiality. I feel that I have a sound work ethic and have been employed in some capacity ever since my junior year in high school when I worked in the mailroom at a local newspaper. My duties in the Math Department include such basic office tasks as working with Microsoft Word, researching and preparing PowerPoint presentations, preparing Excel spreadsheet programs for math professors, and assisting in the preparation of various department class presentations. In my current position, I report directly to the department head. ![]() I am very interested in the student assistant position at the Campus Office that you advertised on the XYZ job posting website.įor the past two years, I have been employed as an assistant in the Math Department at XYZ, where I performed various office duties. Subject Line of Email Message: Student Assistant Position - Your Name ![]()
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