Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, Ph.D
Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, Ph.D

@olumuyiwaayo

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As promised....
Cover letter template for an advertised position.
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Ogbon Oba 8
7846 Efon Alaaye
Ekiti State
17th December, 2050.
Dr Peter Gantunk (in bold)
Department of Forestry,
University of Efon Alaaye
7000, Southampton
United Kingdom
APPLICATION FOR A GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION
Dear Dr. Peter Gantunk,
I am writing to express my interest
in the graduate student position in your group at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Efon Alaaye which was recently advertised on the university website.
I am in my last lap of bachelor program (CGPA 4.0/5.0) at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Japa, Ekiti State.
In my past positions, it was my responsibility to perform tests on various samples for microbial loads. I was also involved in the documentation of standard
procedures for various microbiological assays. My undergraduate thesis focused on the molecular characterization of VeC in signal transduction in Candida albicans. The result of the study showed that VeC is essential for spore formation, oxidative and
osmotic stress response, as well as virulence in Candida albicans. The experience so far has also exposed me to knowledge and skills in advanced molecular microbiology techniques such generation of mutant strains, primer design, DNA and RNA isolation,
ligation and cloning, qRT-PCR, protein- protein interactions and pathogenicity assay and so on.
I found your recent publication on the transcriptomic profiling of genes involved in virulence in Samonella japaing fascinating. It is also an eye opener to the dangers of
the notorious pathogen on human health and the need to be more proactive in terms of awareness and breaking the chain of infection of the pathogen. I am an intellectually curious and purpose-driven individual. My leadership, excellent communication and oral skills
have been proven in several cases. For instance, I was the President of Student Association of Microbiology Student (2010-2011) and credit to my academic achievements are two publications in a reputable journals.
I self-identify as a person of color and a first-generation scientist. My long-term goal is to become a Professor of Biology. I am confident that I possess the right technical and soft skills necessary for the advertised research position.
I look forward to being part of your reputable group committed to providing answers to the mechanism of virulence in Aspergillus nidulans.
I am enclosing my curriculum vitae. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ojo Iberu
in reputable journals*

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