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Outreach Director and Senior Project Manager

The job leads the administration of academic, research, clinical or administrative programs. The Senior Project Manager and Outreach Director will be the lead administrator supporting the broader impacts and outreach associated with the collaborative NSF-funded research project “Global Observatory and Virtual Laboratory for Science & Technology Advance.” This role will manage the broader activities and outcomes of this project, tracking progress, building reports, and keeping leadership apprised of setbacks or other concerns. This role will be the key coordinator and contact for project activities including the robust outreach programs for under-represented STEM students. They will create and manage a communication strategy for public-facing outreach, and an internal communication strategy for the collaborators of the project. They will also build relationships with community partners and educational organizations who will be critical to outreach program success. The role will be an integral part of the success of this project, and will lead outreach-related goal setting, implementation, and other strategic efforts to build and report on the project’s public-facing impacts.

Knowledge Lab Postdoctoral Scholars

The Knowledge Lab is inviting applications for several postdoctoral scholar positions. We are seeking passionate researchers eager to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, science, technology, and policy. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of research and innovation. If you are ready to make significant contributions to your field and collaborate with top-tier scholars, we encourage you to review the available positions and apply.

Application Instructions for All Applicants

Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for pursuing interdisciplinary research
Curriculum vitae (including publications list)
Two published papers or equivalent writing samples that best demonstrate your expertise and fit for the position
Research statement (2-4 pages) that outlines your research achievements and agenda, as well as your service and outreach activities (optional)
Contact information for three or more scholars who know your work and are willing to write letters of reference
An example (e.g., GitHub links or code in any language) of working software you have written (optional) Link to a professional webpage and Google Scholar page (optional)
Link to a professional webpage and Google Scholar page (optional)

University Information

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
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