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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