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About Cache Energy: Cache is one of the fastest growing, U.S Department of Energy award winning, energy storage venture. Cache is developing ultra-long duration energy storage technology. At the core of the technology is “solid fuel” that is safely installed anywhere and transported everywhere, providing the same dispatchability as fossil fuels but in an entirely clean fashion. You will get to lead the development of this unprecedented technology to help bring it to people around the world. We work with some of the largest companies on the planet who partner with us to de-carbonize their operations. Learn more here: www.cache-energy.com. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Vision: Enable continuous innovation in energy storage material by improving the performance and reducing cost Outcomes: 1). Increase energy storage material performance and reduce cost. Perform hands-on experiments as a core part of the R&D team. Maintain deep know-how of the state of the art by continuous literature search and engaging with experts/consultants. 2). Set 6 months vision and monthly targets (sub-divided into weekly targets) for the R&D team in alignment with Cache’s goals. 3). Implement a rigorous data collection and maintenance system in place. Competencies: Energy, Drive, Speed and Frugality Superior inter-personal skills: Ability to act as a team player in a cohesive team, constructively seek and provide critique. Constant willingness to learn and improve. Ideal Candidate: This role demands an innovative mindset with an ability to plan and perform inorganic material experiments. The ability to move fast and the knack for getting things done are necessary. A master’s degree or higher in Civil, Materials, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred but not necessary. Individuals with an undergraduate degree in related fields and research experience are also suitable.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to make a societal impact! Working under the direction of the ICRT Director, this position will lead a team of researchers to attract and execute applied research projects related to indoor environments and develop programs to further the mission of the organization. Minimum Requirements: Masters degree in engineering, environmental health, or related fields. Five years of experience in a technical field such as applied science or engineering.Ph.D. may be a substitute for this requirement. Demonstrated experience writing successful research proposals. Successful track record of external R&D support. Experience managing research projects. Demonstrated experience leading and managing research groups and professionals. Experience creating research budgets. Experience in field-based research and monitoring. Ability to observe standards of professional conduct by: Accepting accountability and ownership of actions. Practicing adaptability in accepting new challenges and responsibilities. Focusing on staff needs with prompt, accurate resolution of issues. Using professional, quality, value-added communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve ICRTs research program. Proven technical, administrative, and financial skills. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Characteristics, and Abilities: Ph.D. in engineering or related field. Community service experience Strong interest in making social responsibility a tenet of research practice The complete job description may be viewed at https://ccrpc.org/jobs/  Schedule:  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F (Flexibility is necessary to support the goals of the program.) Worksite:  2111 S. Oak Street, Suite 106, Champaign, IL  61820 Status: Full-Time/37.5 hours per week Starting Wage:  $59.75 – $75.00

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is a service unit under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, supporting the research enterprise throughout the entire lifecycle of an externally sponsored project, from proposal submission to award closeout. SPA consists of both a pre-award section, primarily responsible for proposal submission and award negotiation, and a post-award section, responsible for managing awards from account setup through closeout. The Sponsored Programs Administration Data and Systems team supports research administration systems, data management, including retrieval and analysis, cash management activities supporting the campuses and Systems offices, and training and outreach activities related to system use and support. Job Summary Direct section operations and develop section staff in order to independently perform sponsored research/other program post-award financial management duties at an advanced level, with emphasis on compliance with institutional policies and procedures, state and/or federal laws, and award terms and conditions. Award Management Section Personnel Management and Leadership:Direct section operations and set priorities, including but not limited to: analyzing and distributing staff duties; reviewing/assigning incoming award documents and electronic requests; overseeing section audit activity; and coordinating year-end and annual file purge processes. Leadership duties include: mentoring and overseeing section staff and providing regular feedback/evaluations; managing personnel issues, and approving leave and travel. Serve as main resource to new section staff, develop and deliver section- specific new hire training, and review new staff’s work and provide feedback on progress. Develop Award Management section processes and guidance documents and maintain tools and resources. Provide second-level review of higher dollar transactions. Hold section and individual meetings to communicate information and discuss questions and issues. Evaluate section resource needs and communicate to SPA leadership. Oversee a more complex distribution of awards in areas such as award terms, financial aspects, and invoicing and reporting requirements. Serve as a lead subject matter expert(SME) to other SPA functional teams regarding post-award section processes and sponsor requirements. Actively participate in SPA leadership and other meetings on behalf of the section and communicate relevant information to section staff. Act as a resource and back- up to the Associate Director, Award Management and other senior supervisory unit personnel. Post-Award Financial Management:Conduct detailed reviews of executed award documents, including related sponsor research policy and other references, to identify and track financial and compliance requirements. Perform pre-audits to determine allowability, accuracy, and compliance based on award terms and conditions and applicable policies and procedures. Coordinate cash collection activities. Manage all cost share commitments.Policy and Regulation Interpretation and Application:Research, interpret, and autonomously apply all relevant federal and state regulations and laws, University and sponsor policies, and sponsoring agency terms and conditions on a daily basis. Continuously monitor for updated regulations and policies to ensure sponsored research/other program compliance. Advise University faculty and staff on how to best maintain compliance. Collaborate with SPA leadership to develop and implement SPA policies, procedures, and objectives. Liaison and Outreach Engagement:Act as post-award liaison between University and sponsors. Lead in conflict resolution of award issues, and use independent judgment to facilitate resolution with all concerned parties. Serve as post-award subject matter expert (SME) related to sponsored research/other programs. Partner with and provide expertise to department business office staff and University units. Analyze and provide data to support studies by the Office of Government Costing. Conduct outreach initiatives to promote SPA and overall University objectives, including the development and delivery of presentations as a SME at SPaRC, national conferences, and other training opportunities.Electronic Systems Application:Evaluate SPA and University system data for consistency with award terms and conditions. Develop, utilize, and maintain numerous award management records and databases and analyze associated data. Access and maintain a working knowledge of multiple sponsor electronic systems, and advise faculty and staff on the use of these systems, as needed. On behalf of the University Board of Trustees, exercise independent judgement to electronically submit letter of credit cash draws, reports, and requests for award modifications.Business Operations Contributions:Manage and balance multiple supervisory and other tasks effectively with a high level of productivity. Lead process analysis and seek to streamline efficiencies and improve customer service. Take part in overall SPA strategic planning and operational decision discussions. Minimal travel may be required. Perform other duties as needed to enhance the mission and goals of SPA. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position. Two years of demonstrated experience in research administration in a University setting, including post-award, financial management, leadership and facilitation. Experience with understanding and following related Federal and State regulations and policies for the conduct of sponsored research/other programs, cost share types and proper tracking processes. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree. Advanced experience in sponsored research/other program post-award financial management within a University post-award research administration office. Experience with and knowledge of / respect for University of Illinois policies and procedures and a knowledge of the University of Illinois. Certification in research administration (CRA). Certification in research administration at the University of Illinois (Illini CRA). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highly developed communication skills and ability to work as a team member and a team leader. Excellent computer skills including a comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and experience with electronic database systems. Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships. Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and exercise sound judgment in the performance of all work assignments. Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet stringent deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills. Well-developed standards of professional conduct and customer service including, but not limited to: accountability, acceptance of new challenges and responsibilities, and a focus on customer needs and prompt, accurate resolution of issues. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff, set priorities, and oversee a functional area. Knowledge of external sponsor systems. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5040 – Grants and Contracts Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The

Overview Yummy Future is a food & beverage robotics startup(Yummy-future.com). We design, build and operate robotic coffee shops. We are looking for highly energetic and innovative engineers to build top-notch, effective robotics solutions that are going to bring a huge impact on our daily life. This is a perfect company to acquire hands-on robotics experience and be part of a fast-evolving robotics industry. Location United States – Illinois – Champaign Role type Full-Time Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software and robotics systems using Python and C++ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that software and robotics systems meet requirements Troubleshoot and debug software and robotics systems to ensure their smooth operation Develop and execute software and robotics tests to ensure their functionality and reliability Optimize software and robotics systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the software and robotics fields Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics engineering, or a related field Proficiency in Python and C++ Experience in software and robotics development Experience in Linux and embedded systems like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, etc. Experience in solving planning problems with operating systems: Simple data structures: queues, heaps, stacks, lists Synchronization: primitives, memory semantics, mutual exclusion, semaphores, scheduling, and race conditions Exceptions and signals: exceptions due to instructions, memory accesses, and floating-point operations; signal semantics and delivery Networking programming: socket abstractions, basics of low-level network protocols, relationship to kernel I/O abstractions Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented, team environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork skills Relocation Relocation to Champaign, Illinois is needed Visa Sponsorship We sponsor CPT, OPT, and H1B Application Process To apply for this position, please fill out our application form here: https://airtable.com/shrnmK9muszNdRD07

About EnterpriseWorks and the University of Illinois Research Park: The University of Illinois Research Park provides an on-campus community for corporate innovation centers, startups, and university research centers to locate together. The highly skilled tech workforce, student employees, and research preeminence create innovation and new technologies. The Research Park includes 120+ companies, 18 buildings, and 2,200 employees. EnterpriseWorks, is the Research Park’s 43,000-square-foot business incubator for early-stage tech firms, which is operated by the University of Illinois to help launch successful startup companies. The facility includes laboratory and office suites for rent and common areas and amenities for tenants to jointly use to support their companies. Startup companies that have incubated at EnterpriseWorks have raised $1.2 billion in venture capital investments and been awarded 25% of all the SBIR/STTR federal small business research grants in the state of Illinois annually. EnterpriseWorks manages entrepreneurship support programs, business assistance, and training to aid startups and technology commercialization. EnterpriseWorks also leads federally funded small business technical assistance programs for small businesses and university incubators in Illinois. The EnterpriseWorks incubator is poised for expansion with two new building projects underway.  EnterpriseWorks 2.0 is a new capital project with pending state funding.  Its construction is expected to link the existing incubator with an adjacent commercial building, resulting in a 140,000 sq ft. combined innovation location to house start-up companies, a graduation space for growth stage companies, innovation hubs for major companies, as well as provide a cross-campus home for entrepreneurial research, services and programs. LabWorks is a new life sciences facility in the Research Park with wet lab bench space to be jointly managed by the landlord, property management company, and EnterpriseWorks. Job Summary Under limited supervision, manages accounting responsibilities for the University of Illinois Research Park LLC and Enterprise Works incubator. This position administers lease administration, reconciliation of payments, grant accounting, with the integral knowledge of University policies, procurement, and accounting procedures to perform the work. Duties & Responsibilities ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT Manage accounting and expense reporting for federal grant awards and provide documentation of budget expenditures to sponsored agencies. Complete monthly reconciliation of all awards in a timely manner. Serve as primary resource for the posting of expenses in for departmental transactions, including t-card purchases, p-card purchases, and travel expense reports. Upload and reconcile transactions into Quickbooks for the Research Park, LLC. Independently keep abreast of changes or updates to University policies and procedures as they relate to accounting systems and procedures. Other duties as assigned appropriate for an Accounting Associate. LEASE ADMINISTRATION Administer EnterpriseWorks incubator lease agreements, including creation of lease agreements for incubator tenants in UI ICS contract system, monthly billing to tenants, receivable reports for past due payments, rent roll monthly reports, monitoring insurance documentation from tenants, and processing payments with tenants as needed. Track lease agreements across buildings in the Research Park by tenants, landlord, and location, including lease rates, duration of term, square feet, and tenant. Enter data in Salesforce CRM system and create reports for UIRP LLC use. Process ground lease payments to the UIRP LLC, including delivering and depositing checks at University Cashiering. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EnterpriseWorks incubator inventory management including furniture, lab equipment, and computers using University systems such as FABWeb. Monthly and annual tracking of Entrepreneur-in-Residence and consulting/contractor hours for UIRP LLC and EnterpriseWorks by client and assistance type. Managing incubator building improvement and maintenance work orders with contractors and University Facilities and Services through procurement processes, work order entry system, create purchase orders, and paying invoices to contractors Maintain and update documentation to support operational procedures related to position. Additional Physical Demands Work is performed in a normal office setting. Repetitive use of hands for computer work. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience. OR Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA). OR Master’s degree in Accountancy or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience with UIUC software systems and procedures. Experience using Salesforce CRM system as a database system. Real estate or property management accounting and lease administration experience. Possession of a current registration as a Certified Public Accountant OR a valid license to practice Public Accounting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of accounting principles, including cost analysis, budget review, journal entries and financial reporting. Proficiency with accounting systems such as Quickbooks and advanced use of Microsoft Excel. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent keyboarding, grammar and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy and minimize errors in data entry. Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of work assignments. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work accordingly to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments. Knowledge and respect for policies and procedures of the University of Illinois and State of Illinois. Preferred Skills: Knowledge and awareness of federal grants and University grants and contracts management. Proficiency in Banner Financial System and other University financial systems such as FabWeb, iCS contract system, and TEM expense management. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5000 – Accounting Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/1/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on May 31, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. Qualified candidates must upload