Job · Chicago, IL · Full time

Staff Scientist

University of Chicago · Education · $5.62B budget · 29,117 staff · Since 1890

Why University of Chicago

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides world-class higher education and financial aid while fostering advanced research and a dynamic scholarly community of students and faculty.

  • Instruction: In 2024-2025, the University enrolled 19,266 students; of that total, 7,559 were undergraduate students in the college (the University's undergraduate school), 4,677 were graduate students, 6,277 were students in the University's professional schools and 753 were non-degree students.$1.61B spent in FY2024
  • Research: University of Chicago faculty cross traditional disciplinary boundaries to transform understandings in business, economics, history, law, literature, religion, physics, chemistry and biology and medicine, among other fields. In pursuit of these research endeavors, during fiscal year 2024-2025 the University…$1.38B spent in FY2024
  • Scholarships & Fellowships: The University meets 100% of a student's demonstrated need with an extensive financial aid program which is designed to enable the most qualified students to attend the University regardless of their financial circumstances. For the 2024-2025 academic…$691.4M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$943K–$3.2M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$5.25B
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
29,117
employees
6,996 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
84%
of spending
Looks good: 84% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−7%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
19 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 19.4 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1951
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Department PME Argonne About the Department The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME; https://pme.uchicago.edu/) 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 PME is seeking a Staff Scientist to lead research on superconducting quantum devices and quantum networks in the Han Lab. The Han Lab specializes in experimental studies of quantum devices, with a research focus on the fundamental science behind the development of micro- and nanoscale systems with the goal of achieving unprecedented control in the fabrication, integration, and manipulation of quantum phenomena in photons and solid-state materials. The Staff Scientist will support research that is relevant to applications involving nanofabrication and the fundamental science of quantum devices and systems.

Typical projects include: (i) design and fabrication of superconducting qubits and quantum circuits, (ii) development of single-electron qubits, and (iii) low-temperature and quantum network experiments. The ideal candidate will closely partner with the faculty to plan, oversee, and execute all aspects of the project, including identifying the need for innovation and developing or incorporating advances in research concepts to help disseminate the results of research projects. In addition, the role will include student supervision.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and promotes advanced technical/scientific research projects, including research on nanoscale systems. Recognizes the need for innovation and develops or incorporates advances in research concepts to help disseminate results. Collaborates and coordinates with other researchers in the group in joint research efforts. Builds relationships crucial to the success of the lab, PME, and UChicago. Manages complex data sets for research. Trains new laboratory personnel. Collaborates closely with the research team to disseminate research methods to support or advance their research. Collaborates on the development of new research projects.

Reviews laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage complex data sets for research. Leads the…

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About University of Chicago

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