Dong-Hoon Lee
Apt *, San Diego
CA, 92126
Dear Sir or Madam,
RE: Application for the advertised role of Scientist in Pharthenogene
T hanking you for taking the time to consider my application for the role as scientist,
I am very excited about the opportunity within your company and hope to be given
t he chance to meet with you and discuss this opportunity fur ther.
P lease find enclosed my resume. There you will note that I recently earned my Ph.D.
degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Clemson University. In my
p revious positions as an undergraduate student in Korea, research associate at the
Beckman Research institute of City of Hope Cancer Center and later as a graduate
s tudent at Clemson University, I acquired wealth of research experience. I am
t rained in biochemistry, molecular b iology and genetics. I routinely used a broad
r ange of techniques and skills and published 10 peer-reviewed articles in well-
respected journals, such as P Los Genetics, Molecular Cellular Biology, Nucleic Acids
Research and Epigenetics. I am familiar with research computer applications and
enjoy personal development to enhance my knowledge and abilities.
I am seeking a research role in a Bio-company in the San Diego area. I wish to apply
my accumulated knowledge and also continue developing upon my research skills.
M y long term objectives are to become a successful scientist, respected and known in
my field for the advancements I have made in the subject. I am eager to succeed, I
am results orientated, focused and have exceptional organizational skills, with
excellent communication skills. I am a fast learner and work well independently. As
you can see from my resume, I also value teamwork and collaboration. I also have
h igh quality analytical and problem-solving abilities. I am familiar with a range of
d ifferent software and hardware. I fi rmly believe that my solid foundation of
t heoretical knowledge and my range of practical hands-on work experience will
p rove extremely valuable addition to any your establishment.
I look forward to hearing back from you with regards to this position, and sincerely
hope that I am called into the interview stage so that I might get the chance to
d iscuss this fantastic opportunity with you further. I t hank you for your
consideration.
K ind Regards,
Dong-Hoon Lee