Positions available:

Laboratory technician:  We have an immediate lab technician or research associate position to fill.  Qualification: Extensive experience and laboratory techniques related to biology, microbiology, and biotechnology; basic techniques used in microscopy, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, chromatography, PCR, DNA sequencing, cell culture, and other related technologies.  Applicants should send a resume including the previous research experience and publication record to Prof. Jianjun Cheng at jianjunc@uiuc.edu

Undergraduate researcher position:  We have a summer research positions available for senior or junior undergraduate student.  The research will focus on developing polypeptide biomaterials and nanomaterials for drug delivery applications.   The ideal candidate is majored in materials science or chemistry with GPA 3.5 or higher; and has experience in organic synthesis and other related lab experience.  Applicants should send a resume to Prof. Jianjun Cheng at jianjunc@uiuc.edu

Undergraduate researcher position:  We have a summer research positions available for senior or junior undergraduate student.  The research will focus on developing polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery and cancer therapy.   The ideal undergraduate student is majored in bioengineering, biology or biological engineering with GPA 3.5 or higher; and has hands-on experience in microscopy, electrophoresis and cell culture,   Applicants should send a resume to Prof. Jianjun Cheng at jianjunc@uiuc.edu

Graduate student position: We have graduate student positions available.  Please send your application directly to the admission office of MSE.