Sample cover letter for Internship position at tesla

Dear Members of the Search Committee,

Vacancy: Development Scientist

As a response to your job vacancy, I hereby extend my application for the position of a Development Scientist. I am a physics graduate from the HWU, completed in 2009 after which I undertook and successfully completed my Ph.D. studies at the same university working in Theoretical and Computational Physics under the direction of Professor. The above experience has helped me in acquiring deep knowledge in physics and has given me the confidence to explore my skills further down the career line. I am extremely interested in obtaining a Scientist position at Tesla Engineering Ltd, where I can contribute to its focus on design and application of the novel solutions to resistive and superconducting electromagnets and lead company and professional service activities. My research background along with my extensive computing experience, make me a strong candidate to undertake this role and to make substantial contributions to the scientific environment of Tesla Engineering Ltd.
My education and employment have laid a strong foundation for my excellence in physics, considering the fact that it has helped me acquire depth and breadth of knowledge in various sectors of physics such as quantum mechanics, kinematics, astrophysics, modern physics, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics, magnetism, optics and condensed matter physics.
During my Ph.D. research at HWU, I have been involved in the study focused on path integral quantum Monte Carlo simulations of interacting many-particle systems in semiconductor vertically coupled quantum dots, rings and wires. This powerful technique allows for coulomb correlations in these complexes to be correctly treated, whilst allowing for finite temperature simulations in an arbitrary external potential without the need for complicated trial or basis set information.
Quantum dots and rings were modelled using both analytic potentials, and by potentials derived from atomistic models of these structures, including strain and piezoelectric effects. I explored the effect of strain and the piezoelectric potential on these quantum structures, and I demonstrated that all these structures have a unique strain and piezoelectric profile which directly impacts observables. I exploited the unique piezoelectric potential in quantum rings and dots by use of vertical electric fields, to induce a novel lateral switching of the exciton and bi-exciton probability distributions when the direction of the applied field is switched. My results obtained from calculations of in-plane polarisability suggested the switching should be observable experientially. I also investigated the diamagnetic susceptibility of quantum rings and dots and I accurately reproduced experiential results which demonstrate that my approach to treatment of coulomb correlations was correct. I was particularly interested in semiconductor quantum dot and quantum ring molecules which form systems composed of few closely spaced structures demonstrating interesting topological effects in response to external fields. These structures are receiving much attention both as playground for studying coupling and energy transfer processes between “artificial atoms and molecules” and as new systems, which substantially extend the range of possible applications of quantum dot and ring systems. During my studies I collaborated closely with research group at ASU. My experience involved design and computation of atomistic models of nanostructures (rings, wires, dots, pillars) and studying Coulomb interacting many-body physics of such a systems using Path Integral Quantum Monte Carlo technique. This experience expanded my knowledge in Python and Matlab scripting and introduced me to C# programming. I possess substantial knowledge of material science, quantum mechanics and stochastic processes with good understanding of Monte Carlo simulation techniques. I’m experienced in all aspects of statistical data analysis with rigorous knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis of results. I developed mastery in archiving, organising and verifying data accuracy and validity. I reviewed scientific literature, prepared and edited research documentation and summarise results for group meetings. I tracked project progress to meet project deadlines, prepared reports and presented research findings. These duties shaped and strengthened my document management and production skills.
Previously, working on my Master degree project I explored properties of a Bose-Einstein condensation. This project involved analytical and numerical investigation of solution to the Gross- Pitaevskii differential equation. This equation describes the ground state of a quantum system of identical bosons using the Hartree–Fock approximation and the pseudopotential interaction model. I developed Fortran code to solve the equation numerically.
This experience allowed me to develop strong analytical and problem solving skills and also expand my knowledge in the field of the condensed matter.
I see this opportunity as the starting point for my new long-term career goal. As my CV illustrates, I have a broad range of research experience, including numerical simulations of many-body quantum systems, analysis and visualisation of multi-dimensional data sets and professional presentation of my findings. I have also developed a strong collaborative approach in my research through close cooperation with our international and home partners.
In addition to my strong research background I have also developed exceptional mentoring and leadership skills supporting under and postgraduate students in their courses and laboratory work. During my postgraduate training, I was also fortunate enough to have served as a teaching assistant and occasionally substitute lecturer for an intermediate level courses in mathematics and physics including Calculus, Linear Algebra with Differential Equations, Quantum Field Theory and Statistical Physics.
Upon being given an opportunity to serve Tesla Engineering Ltd, I pledge to utilise my technical skills coupled with essential transferable skills that I possess in order to aid your development team to achieve the organisational goals, thereby contributing to the company’s success.
Please find attached my resume, where I have provided detailed information of my professional history along with my contact details. If you wish to contact me in order to discuss my application in details, then you may feel free to contact me anytime during the week.
I hope you consider my application favourably and provide me with an opportunity to explore my skills, while contributing to Tesla Engineering Ltd growth.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,