Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Frydman Lab at the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics of the Weizmann Institute is seeking candidates interested in performing supervised undergraduate research. The main effort of the research will be to develop suitable phantom (mechanical+electromagnetic+physiological) models for optimizing new groundbreaking experiments we are developing to detect cancer by MRI. Our ultimate aim is to provide personalized, early diagnosis of challenging cancers including prostate, pancreatic, ovarian and breast cancers. Achieving this requires substantial optimizations, and for that phantoms compatible with our human 3T and 7T Siemens scanners are needed. Backgrounds in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Sciences and Bioengineering, are ideally suited for this kind of research; students with engineering experience (RF, microwaves, antennas) for projects involving hardware design and construction, are also suitable. Hours are flexible but a working load of ca. 20 hs/week is expected.

The research will provide a unique experience for the pursuit of an academic or industrial career. Further information on our group’s activities can be found in this LinkedIn page. Those interested in being considered for this position should email their Vitae to [email protected]. Please include transcripts of your grades and names of two referen

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The Weizmann Institute of Science is a leading multidisciplinary research institution with five faculties spanning Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology, and 17 scientific departments. Institute researchers expand fundamental knowledge, create new research fields, and drive innovative, cross-disciplinary studies. The Weizmann School of Science serves as the university arm, training graduate research students in cutting-edge scientific disciplines. The Institute has played a central role in Israel’s scientific development, including pioneering cancer research, building one of the world’s first electronic computers, establishing the country’s first nuclear physics department and particle accelerator, and founding YEDA Research and Development to transfer academic knowledge to indust

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This is a part-time role based at the Weizmann Institute that dema

• nCurrently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in a relevant field (e.g., physics, chemistry, bioengineering or related areas)
• .Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and reliability in completing assigned tasks
• .Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse research environment and follow supervision and lab protocols
• .Familiarity with basic statistical tools, scientific software, or programming languages is an advantage.