Current Job Opportunities
Take a look at the University of Illinois System job board for opportunities to join the Discovery Partners Institute team.
Take a look at the University of Illinois System job board for opportunities to join the Discovery Partners Institute team.
The Visiting Research Specialist will advance research on the social and economic impact and roles of art and artists in the State of Illinois in support of a more arts-inclusive approach to workforce development, education, policy, and planning in the state and region.
We seek an experienced researcher with the core skills necessary for the quantitative analysis of the large data sets common to the study of workforce and economic development. Strong applicants will bring a vision for application of these and other skills to research into arts workforce development and other emerging questions in the context of a robust, multi-institutional network of scholarly, community, and corporate partners. Successful candidates will bring a record of accomplishment as evidenced through some combination of scholarly publication, funded research, or demonstrable service to non-profit or arts organizations through analysis. Applicants should bring facility in the datasets necessary to workforce analysis and in programming languages required for their manipulation, as well as the research skills needed for identifying and securing new data in service of emerging research.
The research specialist is based in the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative (IWERC) at the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and supported by a multi-institutional partnership through the Arts Impact Initiative in the College of Fine Applied Arts at the University of Illinois Champaign. This partnership brings together IWERC, DPI, and arts colleges at both the University of Illinois’ Chicago and Champaign campuses and Arts Alliance Illinois—the state’s only statewide organization focused on the strength of Illinois’ arts and culture. The goal of this three-year fellowship is to serve as “proof of concept” in support of deeper collaborations across these and other organizations toward achieving nation-leading and transformative improvements in how Illinois identifies, prepares, supports, trains, and employs creative workers.
Deadline: January 26, 2023
The Senior Analyst, Market Research will research, compile, and analyze information about science and technology markets and products that will be used to assess the commercial potential of University of Illinois System research technologies. Key to success in this role will include the ability to develop and interpret market analyses such as growth projections, market share data, the sales performance of major competitors, and the impact of disruptive new products. The Senior Analyst will also identify and curate news and information about emerging products, new technologies, competitors, and key market trends across industries related to the application of University of Illinois developed innovations, including but not limited to advanced computing, biotechnology, agtech, and robotics. Using these resources, the Senior Analyst will develop and present white papers and summaries used by DPI New Business Ventures to select research technologies that have the potential to enter, thrive in, and potential
Deadline: February 1, 2023
DPI invites nominations and applications for the position of (Sr.) Research Software Development Engineer. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity for versed engineers to build technology-based products and services. The (Sr.) Research Software Development Engineer will work closely with the system architect, other members of the cross-functional & cross-organizational teams, and external researchers/industry partners to create best-in-class scalable technology-based platforms and services, and solutions.
Deadline: February 1, 2023
The Relationship Manager, R&D Industry Program will be a key member of the DPI R&D Industry team and is responsible for analyzing, cultivating, and managing select relationships with emerging industry partners. The R&D Team is comprised of the DPI Research Director, R&D Scientists and Science Team Directors, Sector Leaders and the R&D Industry Team this position requires interacting with all these colleagues to connect DPI research efforts with industry needs.
Deadline: February 2, 2023
The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) invites applications for the Associate Director of Teacher Training. This position will play a critical role in advancing the goals of DPI’s Pritzker Tech Talent Community Education Unit, which is focused on expanding the diversity into computer science and tech learning pathways. This includes implementing programs and systemic strategies that support teachers and schools to deliver high quality computer science instruction. About DPI The Discovery Partners Institute empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. Led by the University of Illinois System in partnership with top research universities, it does three things: Train people for high-demand tech jobs; conduct applied R&D; and support Chicago’s tech community. With state investment and a new innovation district in development, DPI has the resources to attract, develop, and leverage the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer ? and keep them here.
Deadline: February 15, 2023
Reporting directly to the Director of Workforce Education, this position will play a critical role in implementing the software development instructional programs for adults within DPI’s Workforce Development unit, which is focused on expanding the diversity of our tech talent pipeline. At DPI, we are preparing adults with little or no tech experience to develop software development skills and launch a successful career in tech with an intentional focus on underrepresented and underserved populations. The ideal candidate has a passion for software development, beginner focused education, and social impact and is aligned with DPI’s mission to transform lives and diversify tech talent. Currently, this position is full-time in person in the downtown Chicago Loop.
Deadline: TBD
DPI invites nominations and applications for Research Scientists and Senior Research Scientists. These roles offer an extraordinary opportunity to help shape and drive one of DPI core missions: Research & Development. These positions bring together research initiatives by coalescing teams of faculty and scientists across institutions and disciplines. Research Scientists are principal contributors in developing specific research project requirements and are responsible for all aspects of the project from conception to finding funding through execution.
Research Scientists must demonstrate leadership, for example, as principal investigator, as head of a defined research project, or as key interstitial members of research teams. They must provide overall program/project leadership and management, conduct and publish self-initiated research, conduct research across programs or projects, train and manage other researchers or staff, and participate in long-range research planning. Research Scientists are expected to work closely with both our internal R&D team members as well as the external members of our Science Teams. DPI is especially interested in supporting research that is relevant or provides economic benefit to the state of Illinois and has commercialization potential. Experience in commercialization is preferred.
Deadline: TBD
DPI invites nominations and applications for the position of Research Associate/Senior Research Associate. This role offers an opportunity to help shape and drive one of DPI’s core missions: Research & Development (R&D). They are expected to participate in research project design, development and execution through the production of independent research and by taking ownership of sub-projects within large multi-faceted R&D efforts. They should provide creative ideas and direction for their assigned projects and are expected to take initiative. Topics for research will vary but will be primarily related to computing and may include a range of approaches including AI/ML, IoT, cloud-based computing, statistics, simulations, and cybersecurity. DPI is especially interested in supporting research that is grounded in practice and has commercialization potential.
Research Associates must demonstrate independence in executing a particular research effort. They must be familiar with data collection, data analysis, programming (one or more languages), have subject-matter expertise in one or more areas, and have good verbal and written communication abilities necessary to produce scholarly work in scientific conferences as well as produce results that meet the professional demands of the industrial sectors. Research Associates are expected to work closely with both our internal R&D team members as well as collaborators in the University of Illinois and with other DPI partner institutions.
Deadline: TBD