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• Manages CSEi-funded research projects at UChicago by developing relationships and communication strategies to encourage proposal submission; structuring proposal review; monitoring project budgets; engaging in frequent substantive coordination between CSEi leadership and researchers with the goal of improving applied research outputs with midcourse adjustment of research plans; assisting researchers in managing complex external contracts; supporting researchers in raising external funding; developing synergies among projects and helping researchers to develop external collaborations. Most current projects listed here: .
• Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and methods needed to further CSEi research. Manages engineers and research staff and is accountable for their performance and results, developing plans for the team, guided by resource availability and CSEi objectives.
• Provides mentoring and support for students interested in applied research in climate systems engineering.
• Supports CSEi faculty and leadership in developing long-term funding relationships.
• Collaborates with the communications team to disseminate research findings for public audiences and to reports to donors.
• Builds collaborations with Argonne National Lab, including helping Argonne raise funds for climate engineering work.
• Builds collaborations with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, around projects such as developing an engineering management curriculum.
• Improves the environment for applied research at UChicago.
• Works with external stakeholders in the climate engineering world to advance the field.
• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Performs research in area of expertise. Writes grant applications, articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs collaborative research with CSEi scholars to perform and communicate applied research, with an eye towards applied policy analysis and jointly authored papers.
• Develops long-range plans for research projects and oversees the development of research projects. Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
• Manages grant/funding applications. Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
• Manages, investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology. Oversees the establishment of goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines. Develops research in area of expertise. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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Work Experience:

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualification

Education:

• PhD in climate science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge and skills developed through 15+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent computer skills including fluency in Google Suites.
• Deep knowledge of climate and engineering, modeling, risk assessment, and/or climate intervention technologies, such as carbon removal, SRM, and glacial interventions.
• Strong understanding of climate governance and the policy landscape surrounding climate intervention technologies.

Preferred Competencies

• Proven ability to lead complex, interdisciplinary research programs at the intersection of climate science, engineering, policy, and governance.
• Formulate long-term research strategies aligned with institutional and societal priorities in climate systems and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing research programs, including supervising multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students, overseeing budgets, and setting clear goals and deliverables.
• Capacity to navigate uncertainty and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving scientific and policy landscape.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to synthesize complex technical topics for academic, policy, and public audiences.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, natural and social sciences, and humanities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging climate technologies.
• Experience with and a commitment to stakeholder engagement in a research setting, especially regarding outdoor experiments.
• Track record of securing and managing research grants from public and/or private sources, identify new funding opportunities, and cultivate partnerships to advance the mission of CSEi.
• Strong commitment to scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility, and to the high standards of academic and professional ethics.

Working Conditions

• In-person, office-based role on Hyde Park campus.
• Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three Professional References Contact Information (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

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Pay Range

The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.

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With limited supervision from the R&D Director, the R&D Manager is responsible for managing analytic labs, supporting technical services at mills and converters, and leading product development initiatives from concept through commercialization.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical analysis of samples using FTIR, GCMS, Optical Microscope, and all Tappi-based test equipment.
• Lead investigations utilizing both internal and external analytical resources.
• Provide expertise in board and converting to offer recommendations based on sample analytics.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot board, coating, converting, and printing technical issues.
• Support new product development (NPD) initiatives for the mill division and AMC as needed.
• Conduct competitive analysis including board comparisons, business models, competitor capabilities, and future capacity.
• Offer technical insight into proposed capital equipment installations.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in the development of existing and new GPI packaging concepts, focusing on manufacturability.
• Lead coating, calendaring, and wet-end trials at mills.
• Develop cost models for new paperboard machinery and processes, including capital estimation and requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise to support R&D activities aligning with new business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on customer commitments and timelines.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on project progress to senior staff and customers.
• Engage with customers during concept, design, and process development phases for new packaging initiatives.
  
  

• Expertise in paper and paperboard physical properties and coating technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and safely operate in a manufacturing environment, including handling industrial chemicals and machinery.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, teams, and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel (1-2 trips per month).
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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With limited supervision from the R&D Director, the R&D Manager is responsible for managing analytic labs, supporting technical services at mills and converters, and leading product development initiatives from concept through commercialization. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical analysis of samples using FTIR, GCMS, Optical Microscope, and all Tappi-based test equipment.
• Lead investigations utilizing both internal and external analytical resources.
• Provide expertise in board and converting to offer recommendations based on sample analytics.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot board, coating, converting, and printing technical issues.
• Support new product development (NPD) initiatives for the mill division and AMC as needed.
• Conduct competitive analysis including board comparisons, business models, competitor capabilities, and future capacity.
• Offer technical insight into proposed capital equipment installations.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in the development of existing and new GPI packaging concepts, focusing on manufacturability.
• Lead coating, calendaring, and wet-end trials at mills.
• Develop cost models for new paperboard machinery and processes, including capital estimation and requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise to support R&D activities aligning with new business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on customer commitments and timelines.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on project progress to senior staff and customers.
• Engage with customers during concept, design, and process development phases for new packaging initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in paper and paperboard physical properties and coating technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and safely operate in a manufacturing environment, including handling industrial chemicals and machinery.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, teams, and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel (1-2 trips per month).

Pay Range: $104,325.00 - $139,100.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.