Department
PME Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility - Operations
About the Department
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which was founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME’s rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago’s unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs.
Job Summary
The Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility (PNF) is PME’s central shared-use nanofabrication facility with over 10,000 sq ft. of clean room space, housing a large complement of tools dedicated to thin film deposition, photolithography, e-beam lithography, etching, soft materials and microfluidics, and processing from meso-scale to nanometer scales. The facility interfaces with researchers from academia and industry and plays a critical role in the PME’s research and educational missions.
Reporting to the Faculty Director of the PNF, the Executive Director serves as the primary scientific and operational leader, managing the daily activities of the PNF and communicating with facility stakeholders. Responsibilities include hiring and oversight of technical staff, safety, user training, equipment maintenance, tool acquisition and installation, lab-based training and educational programs, and other aspects of facilities operations. As part of the PNF’s growth strategy, the Executive Director will have the opportunity to identify and recruit technical and managerial staff.
Successful candidates are expected to have experience in the operations of an academic cleanroom (detailed below). The candidate will be committed to leading a diverse cleanroom community composed of faculty, users, and staff, combined with an interest in helping develop research and educational support within the School and with local industry. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the education mission, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Preferred Competencies
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
People Manager
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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