How to write a great research statement for a faculty position

Research statements are an important part of the application package for faculty positions (or similar jobs) in academia. Here are my 6 points to help you write a great research statement!
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[@mrillig]

Applying for a faculty position? Then you will need to prepare a research statement. Hope this video helps you write yours! If you have some additional points, please let me know in the comments! :)

[@ilyaschachoua4183]

Thank you so much! You are doing a great job. I personally, learned a lot from you.

[@mrillig]

Thank you for writing! That's great!!

[@pritishmusic]

Thank you sir! You have been very helpful!

[@mrillig]

thanks!

[@dragoszaharescu1422]

An encouraging insight; Thak you!

[@mrillig]

thanks!

[@catherinehohenwarter230]

This has been very useful, thank you!

[@mrillig]

thanks; glad you liked it!!

[@daniellerioga6244]

Thank you! It was very useful

[@mrillig]

great, thanks!

[@travelandtasteofmalaysiawi6055]

Many Thanks Prof for explaining in a nice way. May I ask that how to write ending line Of the research statement.

[@mrillig]

Thanks. I don't think you really need an ending line for the research statement.

[@morningmotivationcharge5739]

Thanks, Prof.
Is there any draft of the research statement that I can lay hands on?

[@mrillig]

My pleasure!
Draft example: no, not really. But maybe you can ask colleagues you know for examples.

[@changsookim9728]

A huge thanks for all of the great videos. I'm getting tons of help on every step of the job searching process.
I have one question. I've recently been asked to present a lifelong plan. Any tips you might have on this professor?
Would it be something close to a final goal of mine, as a researcher?

[@mrillig]

Thanks!
Never heard of a life-long plan; but yes, I guess this would be like a long-term goal of your research. These are typically things like "better understanding of xyz", and then the challenge would be to chart a course of how this might be achieved. More typically, people ask for a 5-year plan. I would also include this in your presentation, the immediate things you plan to do, and how they relate to your long-term goals.

[@changsookim9728]

@@mrillig Understood. Thank you very much! :)

[@ikejennifer3550]

Please a research statement and a research proposal is it the same

[@mrillig]

No, a research statement is what you include as part of your application package for a faculty position, and a research proposal is something your write in order to get funding. Your research statement can include research proposals you would like to write in the future.