Strategic Director, Immunoengineering Center

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Chicago seeks an Associate Director to lead the Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center (CIIC), overseeing activities, resources, and research infrastructure. The role shapes strategic priorities, funding strategies, communications, and partnerships to advance immunoengineering in human health.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PME and Institute leadership, pursuing federal and private grants, and managing training programs such as ImEPosT (NIH grant).

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years of related work experience.
• Graduate degree in bioengineering, immunology, or related field.
• Scientific writing and/or grant and proposal development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the CIIC strategic plan.
• Coordinate with the Immunoengineering and Bioengineering Institute to align goals.
• Identify grant opportunities and prepare competitive proposals.
• Manage NIH-funded ImEPosT T32 program and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with funding sources and reporting.
• Produce data analyses and regular program reports.
• Collaborate with PME Marketing to enhance visibility.
• Organize immunoengineering programming such as seminars and workshops.
• Oversee shared facilities and program infrastructure.
• Maintain budgets and communicate priorities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Grant writing

Budget management

Communications

Staff management

Education

Graduate degree in bioengineering

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of Chicago seeks an Associate Director to lead the Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center (CIIC), overseeing activities, resources, and research infrastructure. The role shapes strategic priorities, funding strategies, communications, and partnerships to advance immunoengineering in human health.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PME and Institute leadership, pursuing federal and private grants, and managing training programs such as ImEPosT (NIH grant).