Assistant Director of Research for C-NICE

The Coordinated Science Laboratory located with The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s are partnering with Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) to create the Center for Networked Intelligent Components and Environments (C-NICE). The center, based on the university’s campus in Urbana-Champaign, will serve as a global hub for the smart, reconfigurable technology that will drive the manufacturing plants, medical environments, autonomous vehicles and smart homes of the future.

The Coordinated Science Laboratory (CSL) of the University of Illinois invites applications for the newly created position Assistant Director of Research for C-NICE to be responsible for identifying, developing, integrating and the Center for Networked Intelligent Components and Environments (C-NICE) and managing research initiatives; coordinating new interdisciplinary proposals; and facilitating current research programs.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements strategic plans for research under the guidance of the Director.
• Facilitates the establishment of relationships with FIT USRD (Foxconn Interconnect Technology - The Underwater Sound Reference Division), FIT Business Units, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
• Understands and identifies funding and collaborative opportunities for research and matches these to researchers associated with C-NICE.
• Steers the creation and coordination of research project proposals.
• Facilitates the assembly and support of research teams in response to large research project proposal opportunities.
• Provides leadership, works with faculty, and supports personnel to develop, coordinate, and maintain interdisciplinary research initiatives and team building.
• Serves as a member of the C-NICE’s leadership team representing the Director and other research leaders in matters affecting C-NICE’s research programs.
• Coordinates interactions with campus administration involved in research project proposal submissions.
• Liaises with Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), the Office of Technology Management (OTM), the Coordinated Science Laboratory and Grainger College of Engineering departments, and other key offices as needed to support C-NICE in establishing funding and collaborations for research.
• Tracks and advises on annual expenditures including developing and executing an annual budget and reviewing and approving long-term financial forecasts.
• Plans, organizes, hosts, and facilitates visits by external FIT research partners and potential partners.
• Travels occasionally within the U.S and abroad.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and hosting workshops.
• Represents C-NICE on campus-wide committees relating to research policy development, research administration, and research planning.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible academic professional position appointed on a 12-month basis. Applicants may be interviewed before the full consideration date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter; resume; and the names/contact information of three professional references by August 15, 2020. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by this date. For questions, please contact Amy Gilbert at 217-244-1802

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

 Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.  (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).