Research quick q

[Dr.Forssmann]

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I got an email from a pi asking for my and i sent it to him, but he hasnt emailed me back its been a week. My gpa is pretty good... Should i email him?

 

[Sassafrass23]

I got an email from a pi asking for my and i sent it to him, but he hasnt emailed me back its been a week. My gpa is pretty good... Should i email him?

...asking for your what?

 

[boboyahoo]

...asking for your what?

The OP probably left out the word "transcript/cv" since gpa is mentioned at the end.

Nevertheless, PIs have a lot of apps/work tied up and it isn't usually until later that they may send you an email. Don't worry, apply elsewhere meanwhile. The PI will reply soon, otherwise send a query if it has been more than 5 days and the PI did not warn you about a wait time or showed some sort of uncertainty in when a decision would be announced.

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

The OP probably left out the word "transcript/cv" since gpa is mentioned at the end.

Nevertheless, PIs have a lot of apps/work tied up and it isn't usually until later that they may send you an email. Don't worry, apply elsewhere meanwhile. The PI will reply soon, otherwise send a query if it has been more than 5 days and the PI did not warn you about a wait time or showed some sort of uncertainty in when a decision would be announced.

Ok so its been about 5 days. What should i do? Yes my transcript sorry.

 

[Aerus]

Wait a little bit. PI's are busy. If he asked for your transcript, then you have a decent shot.

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

Also he didnt tell me to wait. He just said thanks for your interest please send your transcript. I understand that pi's are busy but cant they lmk whats going on?

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

I mean its hard work finding pi's to email.

 

[BlueLabel]

Also he didnt tell me to wait. He just said thanks for your interest please send your transcript. I understand that pi's are busy but cant they lmk whats going on?

I don't think you'd be out of line sending a quick email along the lines of

"Hi Dr. _____,

This is so-and-so; I recently sent you my CV. I'm sure you're swamped but I was just curious as to whether any decision has been made regarding my application to work in your lab. If the decision is still pending, please take all the time you need. I just thought I'd check in. Have a good week!

Sincerely,
your name here"

As far as job-hunting goes, I have found over time that even when they like you and are interested, busy people sometimes need a gentle nudge in the right direction. Also, any correspondence is an opportunity to make a good impression, so keep that in mind too.

Good luck man.

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

I don't think you'd be out of line sending a quick email along the lines of




As far as job-hunting goes, I have found over time that even when they like you and are interested, busy people sometimes need a gentle nudge in the right direction. Also, any correspondence is an opportunity to make a good impression, so keep that in mind too.

Good luck man.

Thank you!!! I will try this!

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

So the guy says:


"...,

We usually do not take seniors unless they are going to do a BS/MS degree. It usually takes one year to train someone in the lab to the point that they are productive. If you are planning to commit to the lab 2 years or more, which would likely mean that you would be doing a BS/MS, we would be more interested in interviewing you for a position in the lab.

Thanks,

N"

I am a senior and I don't think i'll be here for more than 2 years... should i keep sending emails to PI's??? forget about this one?

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

???

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

Bump please!

 

[BlueLabel]

So the guy says:


"...,

We usually do not take seniors unless they are going to do a BS/MS degree. It usually takes one year to train someone in the lab to the point that they are productive. If you are planning to commit to the lab 2 years or more, which would likely mean that you would be doing a BS/MS, we would be more interested in interviewing you for a position in the lab.

Thanks,

N"

I am a senior and I don't think i'll be here for more than 2 years... should i keep sending emails to PI's??? forget about this one?

Give up on this one. Keep looking for others.

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

so i got an email from a PI stating:

!@#$%%^

Please call my office tomorrow at 10am

Best

Eyal

how should I prepare? should i read everything i possibly can about the lab. Should i be worried?

what do you guys recommend?

 

[Lucky Louie]

Be honest about your commitment to him and the research. He'll totally respect you for that. His cut-off time commitment is a minimum of 2 years. Can you do that? If so, he liked you well enough to continue the dialogue. Is that mutual? You should do as much research on his work as you can. And be ready with some intelligent questions. You want to show you're willing and able to learn and that the learning curve won't be too long.

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

Be honest about your commitment to him and the research. He'll totally respect you for that. His cut-off time commitment is a minimum of 2 years. Can you do that? If so, he liked you well enough to continue the dialogue. Is that mutual? You should do as much research on his work as you can. And be ready with some intelligent questions. You want to show you're willing and able to learn and that the learning curve won't be too long.

oh its a different PI. But I think i will still follow your advice! so i should ask him intelligent questions about the subject or...

 

[Mr Avante]

oh its a different PI. But I think i will still follow your advice! so i should ask him intelligent questions about the subject or...

Don't cram a lot of useless facts and material before your meeting with the professor. And, don't bring any intelligent question you might device at the time of the interview. If you do, he will notice, and will easily outgun you in the subject. Instead, be open about the reason of wanting to work with him, and your desire to learn from his work.

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

Don't cram a lot of useless facts and material before your meeting with the professor. And, don't bring any intelligent question you might device at the time of the interview. If you do, he will notice, and will easily outgun you in the subject. Instead, be open about the reason of wanting to work with him, and your desire to learn from his work.

Nice! Ok thank you very much!

 

[Dr.Forssmann]

Nice! Ok thank you very much!

Im just gonna try and relax.

 

[kyamh]

Im just gonna try and relax.

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