Illinois Office of
Undergraduate Research

New Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Respiratory Infectious Disease Research

The laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Driskell in the Department of Pathobiology is offering an opportunity for an undergraduate to work on a research project related to host-viral interactions in the respiratory tract and/or development of a rapid diagnostic platform for viral respiratory disease. The position is unpaid. Students are eligible for elective course credit. 

• Requirements:

  • Sophomore or junior standing in fall semester 2015
  • Minimum of 15 hours per week
  • Interest in affiliating with the laboratory for at least two years, leading to completion of a senior thesis
  • Strong commitment to research
  • Quick learner with the ability to gain independence
  • Attention to detail
  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills

   Please submit a resume and letter of interest to edriskel@illinois.edu