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    This document provides guidance on writing a research statement for academic job applications. It defines a research statement, outlines its purpose, and provides recommendations for content and format. A research statement describes an applicant's research experiences, interests, and future plans. It allows applicants to reflect on and define their research interests while demonstrating their passion and compatibility with potential employer's research efforts. The content section recommends discussing recent, current and future research topics in detail. It suggests keeping the statement 1-3 pages and well-organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Sample research statements from different fields are provided for additional examples.

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    ACADEMIC CAREERS

    RESEARCH STATEMENTS

    Research Statements
    DEFINITION
    The research statement is a document that describes your research experiences, interests, and plans. Research statements are often requested as part of the faculty application process. Expectations for research statements vary among disciplines. Ask faculty members in your department about the expectations for your field.

    PURPOSE
    Departments want to learn more about your: o Academic specialty and interests o Passion for research o Compatibility with departmental, school, and/or university research efforts o Potential to earn grant money o Ability to operate as a professional scholar, independent of your advisor o Writing ability Writing a research statement allows you to: o Further reflect on and define your research interests o Gain confidence in your research skills and desire to become a faculty member

    CONTENT
    Recent & Current Research o Research statements for current students and recent graduates usually discuss the dissertation and/or other major projects from graduate school. o If you have done several projects, convey the connection among them. o Place your work in a broader context or framework the big picture. o Discuss how you became interested in your topic and why it continues to interest you. o Answer the so what? question. How does your research contribute to the field? Why does your research matter? Why is it important? o Briefly describe any significant recognition your research has received - publications, presentations, grants, awards, etc. o If you discuss projects that you have worked on with a team, be sure to articulate your contribution to the projects. o Acknowledge the work of other scholars in your field, when appropriate.

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    Future Research o What are your short-term research goals (2-5 years)? o Discuss 2-3 feasible research ideas that interest you. o Explain how your goals build on (but are not necessarily direct extensions of) your recent work. o Describe your ideas about potential funding sources, collaborative partners, facilities, etc. o Consider detailing how you will involve students in your research and how your research relates to your teaching. o Indicate how your research goals align with departmental goals. o What are your longer term research goals (5+ years)? Appropriate Detail o Your plan should be well-considered, realistic, and practical. o Include enough detail to show depth of knowledge but do not go overboard with minutiae. o Consider including some preliminary data perhaps using tables, graphs, or other illustrations.

    FORMAT
    Your research statement should be brief and well-organized. o Aim for one to three pages (longer statements are sometimes appropriate). o The introduction should summarize the contents of the research statement and include the information that is most important for departments to know. o The conclusion should also summarize the contents of the research statement. Your research statement should be pleasing to the eye and easy to read. o Single-spaced or 1.5 spaced o Concise paragraphs o Short bulleted lists o Clear subject headings Your statement should not include grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors!

    GETTING STARTED
    Contact your home department. o What are the norms for research statements in your field? o What information is known about your potential employers that might help you prepare your research statements? Jot down a preliminary outline and some ideas for content. Find sample research statements using a search engine, websites of professional organizations, etc. Finish a full draft. Have somebody proofread your research statement (peer, research team member, faculty member, career counselor, etc.) Consider customizing / tailoring your research statement for different job opportunities.
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    WRITING SAMPLES
    Job announcements often request a sample of your scholarly writing. You can send one with your application packet even if it is not requested. Check with a professor regarding how many samples to send, if an announcement doesnt specify. Examples of samples to send: o Re-prints of your published articles o Copies of book chapters youve authored or co-authored o Pre-prints of articles in press o Completed chapters of your dissertation

    SAMPLE RESEARCH STATEMENTS


    Science o o o o o http://www.geosc.psu.edu/~dupont/tkd_short_r_and_t.pdf (Earth & Space Science) http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/resources/research-statement (Ecology & Zoology) http://www.5z.com/marketa/rstmt.pdf (Chemistry) th Vick, J. M., & Furlong, J. S.(2008). Academic job search handbook (4 ed). Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. (Biology & Astronomy) Formo, D. M., & Reed, C. (1999). Job search in academe: Strategic rhetorics for faculty job candidates. Sterling, VA: Stylus. (Chemistry)

    Engineering, Technological, & Math Fields o http://www.cs.cornell.edu/~ssuri/About_Me_files/SidSuriRS.pdf (Computer Science) o http://informatics.indiana.edu/fil/Bio/Menczer-Stmt.pdf (Informatics) o http://www.cct.lsu.edu/~burak/research.pdf (Math) o http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/resources/research-statement (Engineering) th o Vick, J. M., & Furlong, J. S.(2008). Academic job search handbook (4 ed). Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. (Math & Computer Science) Public Health, Social Sciences & Humanities o http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/pdf_files/Valles%20%20Research02.pdf (Public Health) o http://www.davidwc.com/Counselman_Research%20Statement.pdf (Spanish Linguistics) o http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/resources/research-statement (Literature & Sociology) o http://www.marileneoliver.com/writings/writresstat.html (Art) th o Vick, J. M., & Furlong, J. S.(2008). Academic job search handbook (4 ed). Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. (Literature & Sociology)

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
    http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/1820 o Writing a Research Plan http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradstud/academic_sci_eng.html http://chronicle.com/
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