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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
Supervises and directs engineering design and equipment engineers,
process engineers, and other technical professionals. Directs and
coordinates with facilities and staff on tool installations and facility
maintenance.
Executes the PNF strategy and associated deliverables in the areas
ofbasic science, applied research, research and development,prototype
production,and the education and training of undergraduates, graduate
students, postdocs, and other trainees.
Collaborates closely with UChicago, Argonne, and external researchers to
develop and implement proper cleanroom fabrication and characterization
protocols, and serves as the point of contact for students, trainees,
and other users while they are working in the PNF.
Facilitates and develops strategic near- and long-term research,
capabilities, and implementation plans through collaboration with users,
faculty, and management.
Develops new education and training modules to support evolving needs as
well as the educational mission of the University; provides continuous
training, supervision, and evaluation o PNF staff as they interact with
undergraduate and graduate students.
Provides mentorship tograduate students in process engineering and use
of instrumentation to accommodate their individual research pieces.
Ensures all facility users including UChicago faculty and PIs, graduate
students, undergraduate students, Argonne and Fermi Lab scientists, and
external researchers from other academic institutions, non-profits,and
companies are compliant with safety training and protocols.
Manages the business operations process in the PNF with the aim of
improving year-over-year revenue generation and growth of internal and
external user revenue. Assists with identifying and competing for
external research/operational funding opportunities.
Resolves problems related to safety management,environmental safety and
health, andquality assurancein order to ensure compliance with
University standards. Reviews and updates PNF policies when needed;
implements operational changes based on need and/or improved operational
efficiency.
Works closely with various leadership and safety committees to gather
feedback to improve user experience, and/or expand capabilities.
Executes fiduciary responsibilities including: approving purchases;
annual budget preparation; reviewing and providing adjustments to
monthly reports; analysis o