January 11, 2013  
 Dear Sir/Dear Madam:

I have 7+ years of experience as a Ph.D. scientist and junior faculty member at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this role, I know first-hand the editorial requirements needed for publication and have extensive experience in the peer review process as evidenced by a strong publication record of peer-reviewed articles in cancer biology and therapeutics, molecular biology and biochemistry. Given the diverse backgrounds of postdoctoral fellows at MD Anderson, I also have experience in editing scientific manuscripts written by non-native English speakers. I am a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who possesses excellent interpersonal and oral communications skills and the ability to work well under pressure and meet critical timelines.
Please accept this letter and enclosed CV as an introduction to my experience and background. For a more detailed presentation of my capabilities, feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.  Sincerely,    Ann-Marie Cimo (Simeone), Ph.D.
 