Dear Prospective Employer I am PhD student at the University of Pretoria but I have taken leave of absence in order to raise funds so that I am able to complete my studies at a later time. I have worked mostly in educational institutions and have gained various skills in working with people, independently and skills used in the laboratory ranging from DNA extraction, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, research reporting and writing, presentation and communication skills. I look forward to learning and growing in my career. I am available immediately.