[bioundgrd] UROP Openings

[MacKenzie Outlund]

UROP Project Opening:  Enhancing Microfluidic Diagnostics Through  
Stirring

Department:  Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biological  
Engineering

Faculty Supervisor:  Prof. Martin Bazant, Applied Mathematics

The Non-Linear Electrokinetics Group at MIT is looking to hire a UROP  
in biology,
chemistry, chemical engineering, or biological engineering to assist  
in developing experimental protocols and proofs-of-concept on the  
benefits of
electrokinetic stirring in assays.  Depending on the interests of the  
student, research can include developing various chemistry platforms  
for analyzing
binding of biological molecules in electrokinetic flows, analysis of
stirring for a particular diagnostic assay, or examining the effects  
of various solutions and biological molecules on the resulting  
electrokinetic flows.
We are particularly interested in an advanced undergraduate student  
who can
carry out their own independent research program under the direction  
of faculty and post-docs in the Non-Linear Electrokinetics Group.

Ideally, this position will start immediately and continue through  
the Spring term, with the possibility for extension through the  
Summer.  It is expected that this research will result in academic  
publications.

Contact:  Please send a short CV to Jeremy Levitan, jlevitan at mit.edu

Please mention any laboratory or research experience with  
diagnostics, assays, slide-based chemistries or electrokinetics when  
applying.

For more information, please visit our group website at:
http://www-math.mit.edu/~bazant/ICEO