Project Description: Build and incorporate a Labview interface for the operation of an instrument, the Surface Force Apparatus. The interface must operate the components (camera, motors etc), provide relevant readings, and process/analyze data in real time. Side work will include assisting in operating the intrument for conducting experiments when necessary. Main focus however will be on building and finetuning the interface.
Requirements
Must have Lab
View knowledge and experience
Have taken and passed general chemistry courses
Proficient in MatLab (preferred)
General programming knowledge (preferred)
Experience with hardware communication and interfacing (preferred)
Submit the following to apply
- Resume - include relevant courses taken and corresponding grades AND expected graduation date
- Undergraduate Research Statement (less than 2 pages; double-spaced)
- Include prior research experiences, how long you plan on working on this project, future summer plans
- Address the following
-- Why do you wish to conduct undergraduate research?
-- What are you hoping to get out of undergraduate research?
-- Ideally, what do you want to do after graduation? (e.g., grad school, industry, professional school)
Please contact
Jason Madinya (Graduate Student, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)
Email: madinya2@illinois.edu
Leckband Group