Santa Clara University · 10 hours ago
Student Assistant - Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Araci Lab
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$18.25/hr - $18.25/hrSanta Clara University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student researcher for the Araci lab. The researcher will conduct experimental and computational research on capillaric strain sensors and actuators, focusing on the intersection of microfluidics, biomechanics, and electronics.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate microfluidic devices
Model and simulate mechanical and microfluidic devices
Conduct literature reviews and stay updated on advancements in microfluidics
Perform experiments with human subjects
Develop wireless electronic sensing strategies
Document methodologies, results, and findings through detailed reports, presentations, and publications
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners, as required
Perform other research-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Matriculated in a Santa Clara University undergraduate program
Knowledge in fundamentals mechanical and electrical engineering
Hands-on experience in photolithography and soft lithography
Advanced knowledge of material characterization
Understanding of strain actuated microfluidic devices
Proficiency in design softwares AutoCAD and Solidworks
Experience in COMSOL Multiphysics software
Ability to design experiments and analyze data
Excellent technical writing and communication skills for preparing reports, publications, and presentations
Ability to perform Digital Image Correlation based strain analysis
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Capable of designing and executing computational experiments with minimal supervision
Capacity to meet deadlines and adapt to evolving research priorities
Experience with capillaric strain sensors
Preferred
Coursework or research experience in biomechanics, microfluidics and wearable biodevices is preferred
Experience in publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals is preferred
Company
Santa Clara University
Jesuit University in Silicon Valley
Founded in 1851
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsKnight Foundation
2024-04-09Grant
2022-04-07Grant
2017-01-22Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
T
Tim Harris
Dean’s Executive Professor, Coord Contemporary Business
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