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Postdoc application: Should I mention who I'd like to work with?

Motivation letter for tenure track position

Is it okay to give link of my recent paper in the cover letter for a postdoc application?

Should I mention in my PhD application that I'm quitting my job in a month to spend time learning about the subject?

Should you write university names out in full, or use the common abbreviation?

Should I use my university's letterhead for a cover letter for a job application?

Who to address on the cover letter?

How to avoid the repetition of "I" while writing a cover letter for an academic job?