Motivation Letter Fisheries Science

Motivation Letter/Statmant of Purpose

Motivation Letter by

Md. Rakeb-Ul-Islam

Lecturer

Department of Fisheries and Marine Science

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Sonapur, Noakhali-3802

 Bangladesh

From my senior college I have a potential interest in the field of biological sciences. Therefore, I consciously pursued through various competent channels and earned my Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Fisheries and Master of Science (MS) degree in Fisheries Biology and Genetics. My undergraduate years helped me to develop a comprehensive view about the interdisciplinary relationship among various fields of biological sciences.

During my graduation studies I felt very much interest in the field of genetics and molecular biotechnology. Referring some good books to lucidify my basic concept about these fields proved out to elevate my interest more in the particular field. We have theoretical as well as practical courses on Genetics, Fish Breeding, Molecular Biotechnology and Fish Pathology. By virtue of these course work I gained lot of theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills.

Later, during my postgraduate studies I found out my interest towards the most promising field i.e. genetics and molecular biotechnology. I was fortunate enough in getting an opportunity to work under Dr Samsul Alam and Dr. Mostafa Ali Reza Hossain during my MS research work. My dissertation entitled “Genetic variation of three different populations of Indian Bullfrog, rana tigerina using allozyme marker”. The research was carried out in the laboratory of the Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University during January 2006 to June 2007.  The research works included collection of samples, analysis of genetic variation of different frog populations by gel electrophoresis.

After completion of my post graduation studies I immediately got a chance at Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), as a Fisheries Research Officer. As a Research Officer, my duties were concentrated in and around the evaluation of impacts of water resources management projects on fresh water ecosystems, fish biodiversity and fish production.

I am presently working  in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh as a Lecturer and deliver speech on Fish Genetics, Fish Breeding and Hatchery Management, Molecular Biotechnology etc.

In the light of my interest, the rich curriculum of Masters Program in Animal Breeding and Genetics coupled with the knowledge about latest scientific approaches and techniques would be an excellent option for me to develop myself as a scientific researcher. Moreover, this program offers a wide range of courses on the field of genetics and breeding that would certainly be helpful in my teaching and research. In addition, I have the opportunity to be familiar with the teaching and research techniques as well as the cultures of different European Universities through this M.Sc. program that would certainly be helpful in my professional life. I may share the acquainted knowledge with advanced techniques and methodologies of research regarding animal genetics and breeding to my students at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh.

I must mention my involvement as a faculty member of Fisheries and Marine Science Department; I need to develop myself through higher education and modern research techniques in the field of animal breeding and genetics. After completion of my proposed masters program in Animal Breeding and Genetics, I must come back to my country to concentrate in teaching and research at my University.

Having more interests in animal breeding and genetics, I believe that EMABG fellowship programme will provide me the right opportunity for my intellectual growth as well as to achieve my career goals.