Mr.

Waqas
Gumbat Talash Dir lower KP Pakistan.
August 9, 2021
PhD fellowship (Fish Health) in RASOPTA at the Department of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Dear Admission Incharge

Please accept this letter and the attached resume as an indication of my sincere interest in the
PhD fellowship (Fish Health) in RASOPTA at the Department of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, University of Copenhagen. I am currently pursued a Master of Science degree in
Fisheries Management at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan pakistan and would like to
continue refining the technical skills and fisheries techniques that I have developed in my prior
experiences and in my degree. I would like to be able to participate in the exemplary research
performed at the RASTPOA while collaborating with an array of highly skilled scientists, and I
believe my unique experiences and skillset would make me an excellent addition to your team.
Throughout my career, I have always thrived in positions that incorporated independent work
with the collaborative research process. While pursuing my bachelor’s degree at University of
Malakand, I was selected for several internships with the National Park Service in Sleeping Bear
Dunes and National Park as a Water Quality Intern and Fisheries Intern, respectively. In both
positions, I rose to take on leadership roles, often instructing others in the safe practice of
gillnetting, boat operation, fish biopsy and dissection, water quality data collection, data entry,
and qPCR sample processing. At Sleeping Bear Dunes, I was solely responsible for the prompt
collection, transportation, and processing of time-sensitive samples of water samples to test for
E-coli contamination of the public beaches within the park. My subsequent work as a Fisheries
Technician in National Park and as a Lab Manager/Research Technician at Abdul Wali Khan
University further engrained the skills developed in these experiences.
From my coursework and other professional experiences, I have developed the technical
experience, meticulous attention to detail and time management necessary to be an exemplary
PhD fellow.
While I feel that I am uniquely qualified for this position, I have a lot to learn from the wonderful
staff and scientists at the RASTOPA. I hope that you will afford me the opportunity to become a
member of your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I am accessible via cell (+923420894474) or email
(waqasmalak205@gmail.com). Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.
Sincerely,
Waqas