Interested in Joining Us?
No matter your career stage, we would be excited to work with you! Take a look at the options here and chat with Fiona about next steps!
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Interested in visiting our lab for short projects at the high school level?
Prepare the following:
2 page max document expressing your interest in our lab
a Curiculumn Vitae summarizing previous courses taken
The above documents are simply so I can get to know you and to provide launching points for our discussions! Do not stress too heavily about these!
Together with a parent, reach out to Fiona directly at:
fiona [dot] kearns [at] pc [dot] uni-freiburg [dot] de
Include the above documents in your email.
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Interested in pursuing Bachelor’s level research, either voluntary basis or in conjunction with a Bachelor’s Thesis requirement?
Prepare the following documents:
Personal statement (800 word max.) summarizing your educational track thus far and future interests
Statement of Research Interest (1000 word max.) summarizing your interest in our research and ideas you may like to do.
Very short (500 word max.) “cover letter” introducing yourself and particularly indicating whether you are interested in pursuing a BACHELORS THESIS in our lab. INT’L STUDENTS: please indicate any funding opportunities you might seek to support your time in our lab.
Curriculum Vitae, with additional section indicating BS courses taken thus far.
The above documents are simply so I can get to know you and to provide launching points for our discussions! Do not stress too heavily about these!
Contact Fiona directly, with the above documents attached:
fiona [dot] kearns [at] pc [dot] uni-freiburg [dot] de
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Prepare the following documents:
Personal statement (1000 words max.) summarizing your Bachelor’s education, including any Bachelor’s thesis/ research work, and your future goals.
Statement of Research Interest (1000 word max.) summarizing your interest in our lab and a project you would design and pursue.
Very short (800 word max.) “cover letter” briefly introducing yourself and summarizing your career goals and scientific interests.
Curriculum Vitae
The above documents are simply so I can get to know you and to provide launching points for our discussions! Do not stress too heavily about these!
Contact Fiona directly, with the above documents attached:
fiona [dot] kearns [at] pc [dot] uni-freiburg [dot] de
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Prepare the following documents:
Personal statement (1500 words max.) summarizing your prior education, previous theses, and your future goals. Also any information about your personal self.
Statement of Research Interest (1500 word max.) summarizing your interest in our lab and a project you would design and pursue.
A cover letter (800 word max) briefly introducing yourself and summarizing your career goals and scientific interests. Also indicate if you are interested in submitting for PhD scholarships/ fellowships/ grants, and which would be of interest to you.
Curriculum Vitae, be sure here to indicate past research experience.
PhD positions in my lab are limited, so please prepare the above documents with care, as if applying for a job or fellowship.
Contact Fiona directly, with the above documents attached:
fiona [dot] kearns [at] pc [dot] uni-freiburg [dot] de
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At this time, I unfortunately do not have funding to support a postdoctoral scholar.
HOWEVER, not all is lost! We can work together to submit applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support your work in our lab if you are interested.
Please visit the following links to see potential options for funding, and considering researching options from our home country if international:
If you are still interested, in joining our lab, please prepare the following documents:
Personal statement (1500 words max.) summarizing your prior education, previous theses, and your future goals. Also any information about your personal self.
Statement of Research Interest (1500 word max.) summarizing your interest in our lab and a project you would design and pursue.
A cover letter (800 word max) briefly introducing yourself and summarizing your career goals and scientific interests. Also indicate which funding strategies (fellowships/ grants) you would be interested in pursuing.
Curriculum Vitae, be sure here to indicate past research experience, publications, presentations, mentoring experience, and past funding attempts successful and otherwise.
Contact Fiona directly, with the above documents attached:
fiona [dot] kearns [at] pc [dot] uni-freiburg [dot] de
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Interested in joining us for a short (<12 months) research visit? Coming from another lab? Interested in collaborating between our lab and your home lab?
Please prepare the following documents:
MOST IMPORTANT if you are coming from another lab. A letter of support of this research trip from your home PI on their letterhead.
Personal statement (1000 words max.) summarizing your prior education, past research, and your future goals.
Statement of Research Interest (1000 word max.) summarizing your interest in our lab and a project you would design and pursue.
Very short (800 word max.) “cover letter” briefly introducing yourself and summarizing your career goals and scientific interests.
Curriculum Vitae
The above documents are simply so I can get to know you and to provide launching points for our discussions! Do not stress too heavily about these!
Contact Fiona directly, with the above documents attached:
fiona [dot] kearns [at] pc [dot] uni-freiburg [dot] de
