Research Opportunities in the Biothermal Sciences Laboratory
Undergraduate Research
Are you an engineering student interested in biology or medicine? Are you a biology student curious about engineering approaches to the life sciences? There are always opportunities for motivated and talented undergraduate students to do research in the Biothermal Sciences Lab, either for pay or for credit. As an interdisciplinary research group, we welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds, including engineering, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and other fields. No specific pre-requisites are required for participating in research in the BSL, as projects are typically tailored to fit your qualifications. For example, research may be experimental, computational, or a combination of both. Check out ongoing research projects. Preference is given to students willing to work in the lab for more than a single semester, and to those who would consider their undergraduate research experience as a stepping stone to graduate research at Villanova University.
To be considered for an undergraduate research position in the BSL, please send the following application materials to the attention of Prof. Karlsson:
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for at least one reference
- If you are not a Villanova University student, submit a copy of your academic transcript (official or unofficial)
Graduate Research
Do you want to do cutting-edge research and advance your education, while making money and getting a graduate degree for free? Those interested in graduate studies in Engineering at Villanova University may apply for a Research Assistantship position in the Biothermal Sciences Lab. Graduate Research Assistants are typically awarded funds to cover tuition costs, as well as a monthly stipend. We are especially interested in recruiting students who are nearing completion of a B.S. or M.S. degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, but applicants from other majors are also welcome.
To be considered for a Graduate Research Assistantship in the BSL, please send the following application materials to the attention of Prof. Karlsson:
- Cover letter describing your career goals, and your interests in the research projects available in the BSL
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for at least two references
- Technical/scientific writing sample (e.g., a report that you authored)
Postdoctoral Research
Do you want to gain breadth and depth in your field by pursuing postdoctoral research and training? Prof. Karlsson welcomes inquiries from highly qualified individuals who are seeking to pursue postdoctoral research in areas of mutual interest.
To be considered for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the BSL, please send the following application materials to the attention of Prof. Karlsson:
- Cover letter describing your career goals, and how postdoctoral training in the BSL would contribute to those goals
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for at least two references (must include Ph.D. advisor, and any prior postdoctoral advisors)
