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Hi all,
I would really appreciate your insight in regards to an issue. In particular, last month, I was told by my supervisor that I did not have to come in anymore to work on a project ( I had processed about 1000 RNA/DNA samples in the last 1 year before and had presented in lab meetings about the results, etc). Her reasoning was that there were several issues in regards to how these samples were handled ( they were not directly attributed to me) and she mentioned that none of the other interns will be working there from now on.
When I asked her for a reference , she enthusiastically offered one saying that I am incredibly polite and hard-working and that it was a pleasure to have know me, etc. I applied for another research job and got it after listing her as a reference.
My question is: do you think I could ask the PI for an LOR for this experience given how it ended? I was hoping to stay in the lab for another year and hopefully do an independent project...that did not work out...would it be wise to ask for an LOR from her given how my supervisor responded? Im curious and concerned as I had good relations with everyone in the lab including the PI's wife who also worked there. Do you think a strong LOR could be given or should I not risk it?
Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
I would really appreciate your insight in regards to an issue. In particular, last month, I was told by my supervisor that I did not have to come in anymore to work on a project ( I had processed about 1000 RNA/DNA samples in the last 1 year before and had presented in lab meetings about the results, etc). Her reasoning was that there were several issues in regards to how these samples were handled ( they were not directly attributed to me) and she mentioned that none of the other interns will be working there from now on.
When I asked her for a reference , she enthusiastically offered one saying that I am incredibly polite and hard-working and that it was a pleasure to have know me, etc. I applied for another research job and got it after listing her as a reference.
My question is: do you think I could ask the PI for an LOR for this experience given how it ended? I was hoping to stay in the lab for another year and hopefully do an independent project...that did not work out...would it be wise to ask for an LOR from her given how my supervisor responded? Im curious and concerned as I had good relations with everyone in the lab including the PI's wife who also worked there. Do you think a strong LOR could be given or should I not risk it?
Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.