question regarding comma before where (for job application), please help

[Withania]

I have a question about the sentence below. I am not sure if it is OK, because I think I am using 'where' as a subordinating conjunctive to join two independent clauses. The sentence: Most of my experience was gained while completing my Ph.D. at XXX University, where I preformed research on elucidating the function of XX in XX. I am not sure if it is OK, because I think I am using 'where' as a subordinating conjunctive to join two independent clauses. However, I have seen some example cover letters that seem to do the same thing, so I am not sure. If anyone could clarify this for me, it would be much appreciated. Thanks to anyone that helps.

 

[I.M. Knott]

where I preformed research on elucidating the function of XX in XX

To me, the above in red is a subordinate clause in a complex sentence. It is not an independent clause.
You would be correct, therefore, in sticking with your sentence as written:
Most of my experience was gained while completing my Ph.D. at XXX University, where I preformed research on elucidating the function of XX in XX.

On the other hand, You have more education than I. Hope others can provide more authoritative help.:-?

 

[Rover_KE]

Let's start by spelling 'performed' correctly.

In fact, 'carried out', 'conducted' or 'undertook' would all be better before 'research' than 'performed'.

Apart from that, your sentence reads well.

 

[Withania]

[FONT=&quot]Thanks ! I missed that mistake (dyslexic). [/FONT]

 

[Withania]

Very helpful. Thanks !!!!

 

[emsr2d2]

Thanks! I missed that mistake (dyslexic).

Very helpful. Thanks! [strike]!!![/strike]

Don't put a space before an exclamation mark, and remember that a single punctuation mark (regardless of what it is) is sufficient.

 

[Barb_D]

Does one perform resarch on elucidating a function?

It may well be correct, but it sounds odd to me.