Professor Paul Selvin is Looking for Students in Experimental Single Molecule Biophysics

Prof. Paul Selvin is currently looking for students in experimental single molecule biophysics. Prof. Selvin is a member of the Center for the Physics of Living Cells (CPLC), and his research involves developing and using sophisticated optical techniques such as flourescence imaging with one-nanometer accuracy (FIONA) and optical traps to make in situ measurements of individual molecular motors (proteins whose job is to move cargoes around the cell) such as kinesin, Planaria and C. Elegans. Among other accomplishments, Prof. Selvin's group has been able to use FIONA to show that molecular motors ranging from the biggest motor, Myosin V, (Yildiz et al., 2003, Science) to the smallest motor, kinesin, (Yildiz et al., 2004, Science) all move in a hand-over-hand, or walking, fashion.

For additional information about Prof. Selvin and his research, please see his departmental and personal websites. If you're interested in discussing possible research opportunities with Prof. Selvin, please contact him at selvin@illinois.edu.