Respected Sir/Madam,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my keen interest in pursuing a position as a Research Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow at your esteemed university. I recently completed my Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and I am eager to contribute to research areas that align with both my interests and those of your institution. I would like to clarify that I am older than 35 years, addressing any potential age-related concerns.
During my Ph.D. studies, I had the privilege of honing my research skills under the esteemed guidance of Professor Qingmei Tan. Throughout my doctoral tenure, I authored four papers as the first author and served as the corresponding author on four others, in addition to co-authoring six articles. All these works were published in respected SCI/SSCI journals. Recently, I was honored with the 2023 Top Reviewer award by The Singapore Economic Review. My publications have achieved a total impact factor of 85.864 and have garnered 956 citations, reflecting an h-index of 12. Additionally, I have been an active reviewer for Q1 and Q2 journals.
I respectfully submit this application, confident that my experiences and dedication to research and teaching equip me well to contribute effectively to your institution\\\\\\\'s Ph.D. program in economics and applied economics. I have attached my detailed CV and Ph.D. graduate certificate for your perusal. I would be honored to provide any additional information or answer any questions you may have. I am available for further discussions at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your valuable time.
Sincerely,
Zulfiqar Ali Baloch, Ph.D. (Management Science & Engineering)