Research Position

Maintain and develop an open-source microscopy software package developed by my research group.

This position is for an undergraduate research assistant interested in creating sensors for cancer detection. It will involve learning to perform fabrication steps (in and out of a cleanroom). The work is almost entirely hands-on and will expose you to microscope manufacturing techniques (vapor deposition, lithography, carbon nanotube growth, etc.). Applicants must be willing to work through the next academic year. Initially, the position may be for 5-10 hrs per week this summer. In the fall, potentially for 10-15 hrs per week.

Be part of the BYU Design Review and help others learn about design. This volunteer position is for helping the editorial board by reviewing articles, uploading content, and writing articles. The time commitment is 1-2 hours per week. It will help your communication skills and help you learn about how to be a better designer.

Be part of a team studying novel high speed fluidic actuation for microdevices. Paid position, 10-20 hours/week.

There is a paid research assistant position for the design and development of a therapeutic vibration device for the treatment of anxiety associated with opioid and alcohol withdrawal. Animal studies performed at BYU have shown that mild whole body vibration can significantly reduce the anxiety associated with withdrawal for animals addicted to opioids and alcohol. We recently received National Institutes of Health funding to trial this technology in humans. As part of the research we are designing unique vibrating chairs that induce traveling waves in the human body. We are in need of creative engineers with fabrication and design skills.