Research Assistant Position in Prof. Cecelia Leal's Materials Group

Professor Cecilia Leal in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Illinois is interested in studying the process of self-assembly of biological materials such as lipid membranes and DNA with the intent to develop new materials for therapeutic and biotechnological applications. This Fall, Prof. Leal will be recruiting a PhD student to initiate a new research project to use Small Angle X-ray Scattering to investigate the self-assembly process of soft nano-scaffolds to orient hard materials onto surfaces.  The objective of this study is the development of materials with rich geometry and topography for the applications of antifouling and antimicrobial surfaces.

If you're interested in, or would like more information about, Prof. Leal's research position, please contact her directly at cecilial@illinois.edu.