In fact, I always hope to be a research assistant, as this is the making of a person who can change something in this world.
I sent many emails to a number of professors, some of whom responded to me and some of them understood my request but did not contact me.
So, I hope that one of the researchers will contact me to work with him as a “research assistant,” and I specialize in two fields, psychology and business administration.
Thanks to those who reach out to me.
Shaban Sabbah, are you in a graduate program now? If not, then you might consider applying for another master's or a PhD program. Once you are enrolled in a program, it is easier to make connections with professors with whom you might work, and ideally get funding to do so. Also, you can base your selection of graduate programs to which you might apply on the availability of one or more mentors working in the areas that most interest you.
In any case, when you are sending queries to professors, I suggest that you tailor your inquiries to show that you have researched their specific areas of expertise, and to show how your interests are a great match with theirs. I often get queries from students saying they want to work with me and then mentioning topics that are not in line with work that I do. To me, that suggests that they are sending the same query to many people, and that their aim is to find just any opportunity without doing the work to decide who and what might best fit their goals. I am far more likely to respond to someone whose query indicates that he or she knows my work and wants to work with me because there is a great match between us.
I wish you the best!
Brooke Hallowell
Hi Shabban,
I admire your ambition. Note that there is a distinction between the ambition and the capabilities & circumstances to realise that ambition. Many lecturers or teachers will have the aspiration to improve well-being of individuals or communities. Doing a graduate study and then starting as a RA is one pathway. But also other professionals (engineers, nurses or police officers, etc) help people and make a difference. Lots of luck with your ambitions. You will develop them while you work on them. BR Anne Staal
Hi Shaban Sabbah
RA positions are filled by Ph.D. students, who have already been studying at a given university. I hope this helps, good luck
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