Associate Director, Immunoengineering Programs

The-University-of-Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center (CIIC) seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic planning, manage resources, and oversee the NIH T32 program, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

You will liaise with the Immunoengineering Institute, pursue federal and private funding, and design communications plans, working to elevate CIIC’s visibility and impact within Chicago and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Graduate degree in bioengineering, immunology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in scientific writing and/or grant and proposal development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the CIIC strategic plan, encompassing priorities, research infrastructure, and funding strategies.
• Serve as liaison between the CIIC and the Immunoengineering and Bioengineering Institute to align goals and programming.
• Partner with faculty to identify grant opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and maintain knowledge of research interests.
• Manage the Immunoengineering Postdoctoral Training (ImEPosT) T32 Program (NIH grant) on budget and training objectives.
• Ensure compliance with funding source requirements and reporting.
• Collaborate with PME Marketing to enhance CIIC visibility with external and internal audiences.
• Organize immunoengineering programming for faculty and trainees, such as seminars, workshops, and symposia.
• Oversee shared research infrastructure, staff, budgets, and performance standards.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Decision making

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in related field

Graduate degree in bioengineering, immunology, or related field

Job description

The University of Chicago’s Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center (CIIC) seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic planning, manage resources, and oversee the NIH T32 program, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

You will liaise with the Immunoengineering Institute, pursue federal and private funding, and design communications plans, working to elevate CIIC’s visibility and impact within Chicago and beyond.