Join the CuTE Lab [Santana]

The Cell Biology, μfluidics, and Tissue Engineering (CuTE) Lab is hiring for the Fall 2024 term (and beyond)! Our work focuses on designing tissue-engineered platforms and microfluidic technologies to understand cell biology and engineer solutions for human health. 
 
As a researcher on this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to develop tools and generate knowledge:
  • for investigating cellular function in biomimetic microenvironments to uncover truths about cell-cell communication as mediated by extracellular vesicles
    • subteams focus on: 
      • cell biology/vesicle analysis
        • best suited to folks interested in cell biology, bioengineering, and biomedical engineering
      • materials engineering (design and testing)
        • best suited to folks interested in mechanics, materials, and biomedical engineering
      • education/outreach
        • best suited to folks interest in STEM education with a focus on biology and mechanics
  • for creating complex tissue models via bioprinting, aiming to design a system that can produce complex biomaterials and tissue models.
    • subteams focus on: 
      • bioprinter design/evaluation
        • best suited to folks interested in biomedical engineering, software/hardware, interdisciplinary projects
      • computational fluid mechanics for μfluidics
        • best suited to folks interested in fluid mechanics and computational modeling
      • empirical validation of μfluidic fluid flows
        • best suited to folks interested in fluid mechanics, mechanics, material testing, and microscopy
To learn more about the lab's work, attend an Zoom Q&A Session on Friday 8/30, 12:30 - 1:00PM. The goal of this session is to get your questions answered.
 
To apply, complete this form by Thursday, November 30 at 11:59PM. Submit a letter of intent, updated CV, and unofficial transcript.

Once you apply, your materials will be reviewed and you may be invited to schedule an interview.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Cell Biology, μfluidics, and Tissue Engineering (CuTE) Lab [Steven Santana, Engineering]
Why join this research group or lab?

This is a great team with students from a range of majors and class years - it's a great opportunity to dig into interdisciplinary projects and learn from your lab mates!

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Biology
Engineering
Physics
Biomedical Engineering
Bioprinting
Fluid Mechanics
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Microfluidics
Teaching & Learning
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Student qualifications

Any student who is interested in learning and solving problems would be a great fit for the lab. See the specifics for each position about skills that might be a good fit for each position.

Time commitment
Fall - Part Time
Compensation
Academic Credit
Number of openings
6
Project start
Fall 2024. Summer researchers are hired from within the group.
Contact Information:
Mentor
ssantana@hmc.edu
PI
Name of project director or principal investigator
Steven Santana
Email address of project director or principal investigator
ssantana@g.hmc.edu
6 sp. | 0 appl.
Hours per week
Fall - Part Time
Project categories
Fluid Mechanics (+9)
BiologyEngineeringPhysicsBiomedical EngineeringBioprintingFluid MechanicsMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringMicrofluidicsTeaching & Learning