CV for NIH postbac

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I'm currently writing my CV for the NIH postbac program, and I'm trying to outline my previous work experience. I previously worked in my PI's lab at the NIH, and I'd like to return to his lab for the IRTA program.

When I was previously in her lab, the project I helped out with did not provide the data that I presented at the end of the program. The project I did is actually still in progress. How should I address this in my CV? They were very similar projects. Should I address the one I actually did, mention it is still in progress, and then talk about the one that I didn't actually complete, but presented the data for? Or should I just talk about the project I actually worked on? Also, the projects were pretty similar, and it was a while ago, so I'm actually scared I'm going to say something wrong about what I did. What if I mix up one of the names of the compounds, which were similar between the two experiments? My PI would not hire me if I did that.

 

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I don't really know what you are talking about.

I will say that the NIH PIs are VERY busy and will not have time to read through lengthy descriptions of research. make everything short and concise: did you speak? List when and where and title of talk. do the same with research.

OITE (NIH) actually has posted a "ideal CV" for the app. I followed it exactly. You can ask me other questions here (tag me or i wont see it) or PM me.

 

[idontwatchgreysanatomy]

I'm not super familiar with the IRTA program, but when I was at the NIH it looked like just a central app that PIs search through. Not sure how your CV works into that unless you're specifically asked for it by a PI. That being said, you should already have a working CV.

Given that you have already done research with this PI, you should be able to directly contact them and ask you return as a post-bacc. If everything went great when you worked there it shouldn't be an issue, PIs would rather bring someone on who is already familiar with the research. In fact, everyone in my program was offered a spot in the IRTA program if they were taking a gap year. Just email your PI and let them know you applied. If they can't fit you, they might know another PI you can.

 

[deleted647690]

I'm not super familiar with the IRTA program, but when I was at the NIH it looked like just a central app that PIs search through. Not sure how your CV works into that unless you're specifically asked for it by a PI. That being said, you should already have a working CV.

Given that you have already done research with this PI, you should be able to directly contact them and ask you return as a post-bacc. If everything went great when you worked there it shouldn't be an issue, PIs would rather bring someone on who is already familiar with the research. In fact, everyone in my program was offered a spot in the IRTA program if they were taking a gap year. Just email your PI and let them know you applied. If they can't fit you, they might know another PI you can.

I don't really know what you are talking about.

I will say that the NIH PIs are VERY busy and will not have time to read through lengthy descriptions of research. make everything short and concise: did you speak? List when and where and title of talk. do the same with research.

OITE (NIH) actually has posted a "ideal CV" for the app. I followed it exactly. You can ask me other questions here (tag me or i wont see it) or PM me.

Yeah, I spoke with my PI already and I think she said she could potentially offer me a position, depending on how many people are in her lab when I graduate and am ready to work. The CV is a required component of the application

 

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I'm not super familiar with the IRTA program, but when I was at the NIH it looked like just a central app that PIs search through. Not sure how your CV works into that unless you're specifically asked for it by a PI. That being said, you should already have a working CV.

Given that you have already done research with this PI, you should be able to directly contact them and ask you return as a post-bacc. If everything went great when you worked there it shouldn't be an issue, PIs would rather bring someone on who is already familiar with the research. In fact, everyone in my program was offered a spot in the IRTA program if they were taking a gap year. Just email your PI and let them know you applied. If they can't fit you, they might know another PI you can.

Yes, it is a central app. But if you rely on that you will NEVER get a job. Regardless, the central app requires a CV.

You MUST email PIs with nice, succinct cover letters with you CV attached or it will be damn near impossible to get a job. the "less than 10% get placed" refers to the fact that the central app is NOT likely to get someone a job. Very few PIs go searching (unless they want specific skills) for IRTAs because they get so many requests already.

 

[deleted647690]

I don't really know what you are talking about.

I will say that the NIH PIs are VERY busy and will not have time to read through lengthy descriptions of research. make everything short and concise: did you speak? List when and where and title of talk. do the same with research.

OITE (NIH) actually has posted a "ideal CV" for the app. I followed it exactly. You can ask me other questions here (tag me or i wont see it) or PM me.

I'm not super familiar with the IRTA program, but when I was at the NIH it looked like just a central app that PIs search through. Not sure how your CV works into that unless you're specifically asked for it by a PI. That being said, you should already have a working CV.

Given that you have already done research with this PI, you should be able to directly contact them and ask you return as a post-bacc. If everything went great when you worked there it shouldn't be an issue, PIs would rather bring someone on who is already familiar with the research. In fact, everyone in my program was offered a spot in the IRTA program if they were taking a gap year. Just email your PI and let them know you applied. If they can't fit you, they might know another PI you can.

Would either of you guys mind reading over my CV and providing any advice? It's only a page.

 

[idontwatchgreysanatomy]

Would either of you guys mind reading over my CV and providing any advice? It's only a page.

Yeah no prob just let me know how you want to send it