Open positions in LiME
Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its group members. It welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as from others who would bring additional dimensions to the group’s research missions.
Undergraduate position:
We always have volunteer positions for undergraduate students, who are interested in doing research in a multidisciplinary group. We also accept students with NSERC-USRA awards. Limited and highly competitive co-op positions are also available at LiME. For more information, please contact Dr. Akbari via email with "Undergrad-Volunteer/co-op" in the subject line.
Co-op Positions at the Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) (November 2017)
Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Victoria has few co-op positions available for January 2018 or later. The successful candidates will be involved in our ongoing projects in the areas of tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, microfluidics, and bioprinting. Students who are interested in performing cutting-edge research in those areas are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Akbari (makbari@uvic.ca) with “LiME-Coop” in the subject line. Emails with other subject lines will not be considered.
The ideal candidates are expected to be undergraduate students in chemistry, electrical engineering, biology, and microbiology. The following qualifications are highly desired for this position:
Research at LiME lies at the interface of cellular biology, biomaterials, and microtechnologies. Three key research areas at Dr. Akbari's lab are:
Our lab provides an active learning and highly collaborative and interactive environment for students to gain hands-on experiences in design and development of microscale platforms, tissue engineering, polymer synthesis and cancer research. Our mission is to establish a unique and interdisciplinary research and educational program that can have a significant impact on the quality of human life. More information about LiME can be found at http://www.lime-makbari.com.
Ph.D. Positions in Bioprinting and Biosensing (November 2017)
The Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Victoria is currently seeking two Ph.D. students to start immediately. These positions are focused on the development of biosensors and 3D bioprinting of tissues. Students who are interested in performing cutting-edge research in that areas are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Akbari (makbari@uvic.ca) with “PhD-Biosensing” and “PhD-Bioprinting” in the subject line. Emails with other subject lines will not be considered.
The ideal candidates are expected to have an M.S. degree (in chemistry, tissue engineering, biomaterials, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related fields. Previous research experiences on bioprinting, biosensor design, nanotechnology, and cell culture will be favorable. In addition, excellent writing and verbal communication skills will be highly valued in the application review process. The minimum acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score is 585 on the paper-based test or 95 on the Internet-based test (the minimum score for each section is Writing: 20; Speaking: 20; Reading: 20; Listening: 20). A minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0. The minimum requirement for admission to the MEng is B and for the M.S. is B+ grade point average of 6.0 on the University of Victoria scale of 9.0). The candidates who do not meet the abovementioned requirements will not be considered for these positions.
Prospective students are encouraged to send the following materials in a single PDF directly to Dr. Mohsen Akbari: a cover letter stating your research interests and career goals, your C.V., your transcripts, names and contact information of at least three references, and a copy of representative peer-reviewed publications (if applicable). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until both positions are filled. Those who considered for interviews will be contacted directly. The successful candidates will receive competitive funding support and the ability to apply for teaching assistant positions.
Research at LiME lies at the interface of cellular biology, biomaterials, and microtechnologies. Three key research areas at Dr. Akbari's lab are:
Postdoctoral Fellow position(s):
Stay tuned!
Undergraduate position:
We always have volunteer positions for undergraduate students, who are interested in doing research in a multidisciplinary group. We also accept students with NSERC-USRA awards. Limited and highly competitive co-op positions are also available at LiME. For more information, please contact Dr. Akbari via email with "Undergrad-Volunteer/co-op" in the subject line.
Co-op Positions at the Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) (November 2017)
Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Victoria has few co-op positions available for January 2018 or later. The successful candidates will be involved in our ongoing projects in the areas of tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, microfluidics, and bioprinting. Students who are interested in performing cutting-edge research in those areas are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Akbari (makbari@uvic.ca) with “LiME-Coop” in the subject line. Emails with other subject lines will not be considered.
The ideal candidates are expected to be undergraduate students in chemistry, electrical engineering, biology, and microbiology. The following qualifications are highly desired for this position:
- Excellent web search skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Previous experience in wet labs is a plus
- Previous experience with cell culture is a plus
- Familiarity with 3D printing
- Experience in working with SolidWorks
- Excellent academic writing skills
Research at LiME lies at the interface of cellular biology, biomaterials, and microtechnologies. Three key research areas at Dr. Akbari's lab are:
- biofabrication of engineered tissue substitutes for regenerative medicine,
- development of biomimetic tissue models using microengineering techniques for disease modeling and drug discovery, and
- development of advanced drug-delivery systems for therapeutic applications.
Our lab provides an active learning and highly collaborative and interactive environment for students to gain hands-on experiences in design and development of microscale platforms, tissue engineering, polymer synthesis and cancer research. Our mission is to establish a unique and interdisciplinary research and educational program that can have a significant impact on the quality of human life. More information about LiME can be found at http://www.lime-makbari.com.
Ph.D. Positions in Bioprinting and Biosensing (November 2017)
The Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Victoria is currently seeking two Ph.D. students to start immediately. These positions are focused on the development of biosensors and 3D bioprinting of tissues. Students who are interested in performing cutting-edge research in that areas are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Akbari (makbari@uvic.ca) with “PhD-Biosensing” and “PhD-Bioprinting” in the subject line. Emails with other subject lines will not be considered.
The ideal candidates are expected to have an M.S. degree (in chemistry, tissue engineering, biomaterials, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related fields. Previous research experiences on bioprinting, biosensor design, nanotechnology, and cell culture will be favorable. In addition, excellent writing and verbal communication skills will be highly valued in the application review process. The minimum acceptable TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score is 585 on the paper-based test or 95 on the Internet-based test (the minimum score for each section is Writing: 20; Speaking: 20; Reading: 20; Listening: 20). A minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0. The minimum requirement for admission to the MEng is B and for the M.S. is B+ grade point average of 6.0 on the University of Victoria scale of 9.0). The candidates who do not meet the abovementioned requirements will not be considered for these positions.
Prospective students are encouraged to send the following materials in a single PDF directly to Dr. Mohsen Akbari: a cover letter stating your research interests and career goals, your C.V., your transcripts, names and contact information of at least three references, and a copy of representative peer-reviewed publications (if applicable). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until both positions are filled. Those who considered for interviews will be contacted directly. The successful candidates will receive competitive funding support and the ability to apply for teaching assistant positions.
Research at LiME lies at the interface of cellular biology, biomaterials, and microtechnologies. Three key research areas at Dr. Akbari's lab are:
- biofabrication of engineered tissue substitutes for regenerative medicine,
- development of biomimetic tissue models using microengineering techniques for disease modeling and drug discovery, and
- development of advanced drug-delivery systems for therapeutic applications.
Postdoctoral Fellow position(s):
Stay tuned!
