We are recruiting researchers at multiple levels:

• Postdoctoral Scholars: Backgrounds in biosensors, bioelectronics, tissue engineering, soft-matter synthesis, or mechanics are especially encouraged to contact Dr. Yu directly.
• Ph.D. Students: Motivated candidates from Electrical & Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Mechanical Science & Engineering are welcome. Prospective students should apply to the appropriate UIUC graduate program and indicate interest in the Yu Group.
• M.S. Students: Incoming or current UIUC master’s students may inquire about joining ongoing projects.
• Undergraduate Researchers: Opportunities are available for hands‑on, interdisciplinary research to strengthen graduate‑school or industry preparation.
• Visiting Students / Scholars: Visitors with complementary engineering or science backgrounds are welcome.

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Preferred Expertise

Our projects are highly interdisciplinary. Prior experience in any of the following areas is a plus:

• Electronics & Electronic Materials: microelectronics, optoelectronics, thin‑film transistors, detectors, sensors, device physics.
• Biomedical Engineering: tissue engineering, electrophysiology, bio‑integrated electronics, wearable/implantable devices.
• Materials & Chemistry: organic/inorganic semiconductors, polymer synthesis.
• Mechanical Engineering: robotics, soft robotics, human–machine interfaces, advanced manufacturing.
• Solid Mechanics: thin‑film & soft‑matter mechanics.

Interested candidates should email cunjiang@illinois.edu with a brief statement of interests and a CV.