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About Lyten Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. Lyten joined the Illinois Plasma Institute (IPI) at Research Park in 2021. Learn more about the IPI/Lyten partnership on the Grainger College of Engineering website. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Manager of Plasma Science to co-lead one of our flagship Innovation Centers. We are looking for a Scientist Manager with hands-on experience working with reactor design, development, and testing. Added bonus if the person has technical experience with microwave plasma science. You will craft the technical vision, in alignment with the Leader of Reactors and Material development’s direction and strategic goals, guide and manage a talented scientific team, and drive the development of 3D Graphene material and process from concept through commercialization. Key Responsibilities: Deliver strategic and technical leadership to the Innovation Center, ensuring alignment with the CIO’s vision, focused on innovation in advanced material development. Manage, lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Manage team performance of the Innovation Center by setting clear goals, encouraging ambitious targets, and overseeing communication and documentation of results. Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, engineering, and commercial teams to translate innovations into scalable solutions. Work with “Fellows” within the organization to set goals for the Innovation Center, which coordinate with the roadmap for products within the company. Establish and manage key external partnerships with universities, research institutes, and industry collaborators. Continuously collaborating with the Reactors and Materials Development team in San Jose to improve, implement, and cross-pollinate technology within the company. Oversee project portfolios, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement within the Innovation Center. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in science and engineering and 7+ years of industry experience working in a R&D / innovation environment of Chemical/pharmaceutical/ advanced materials company OR Ph.D. in Science and Engineering and 5+ years, At least 2–5 years in a technical leadership role (manager, senior manager, or equivalent). Proven success in leading R&D teams, setting strategy, and delivering innovation from lab to commercial stage. Excellent leadership, people development, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strong project management, organizational, and communication abilities. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving innovation environment Preferred Qualifications: 10-12 years of industry experience working in a R&D / innovation environment of Chemical/pharmaceutical/ advanced materials company. 8-10 years in a technical leadership role (manager, senior manager, or equivalent). Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds Compensation Range: The expected base salary range for this position is between $153,700.00 – $230,500.00 The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including location, relevant prior experience and/or education, and particular skills and expertise. To apply, use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/LytenSeniorManagerPlasmaScience

About ADM For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, ADM is one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 44 innovation centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. In September 2022, ADM celebrated the grand opening of the new ADM Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois Research Park. The facility quadruples ADM’s footprint and reflects a significant expansion of its capabilities. In addition to its focus on process and financial modeling as well as business intelligence and business development, the new center’s portfolio will allow the addition of human nutrition research and development, wet chemistry, sensory science, data science, computational fluid dynamics, and customer interface and applications About the Role The Food Scientist – Bakery will utilize their food science expertise to drive sales through the development of compelling, innovative and winning products. This position will work closely and cross-functionally with R&D, Technical Services, Technical Sales, and Sales & Marketing teams. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, agile and team oriented. Requirements BS or higher (Food Science or related) 5+ years product development and applications experience Industrial and/or retail bakery experience is valued Hands on Baked goods category experience expected, (Bread, Buns, Snacks, Flatbreads, Ready Meals, Sweet Goods) Knowledge of food industry, food ingredients, manufacturing processes and food regulations Food product commercialization experience preferred Responsibilities Development and optimization of food product formulations Responsible for designing and running test formulations Identification and development of cost improvement opportunities Supports manufacturing scale-up from bench to pilot plant and pilot plant to commercialization including partnering with R&D where appropriate Project management – lead multiple product development and applications projects with expedited timelines, leads complex and cross-functional projects Develops and maintains technical-to-technical relationships with customers Conducts internal and external product demonstrations Accompanies Account Managers on sales calls to serve as technical contact Communicates effectively in both verbal and written forms, including presentation of products and technical information to peers, leadership and customers Maintains awareness of industry trends and new ingredient innovations and offerings May have direct report responsibility Follows basic GMP, GLP and ISO procedures Ability to travel up to 25% of time Provide technical leadership and strong project management for internal and external customer projects Lead development of Bakery food products, including bakery mixes, and various flour based bakery and snack items Provides thought leadership and technical expertise for innovation initiatives Will consult with and participate in Flour and Baking industry based research projects Sense of urgency, acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, quality minded, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity and a commitment to safety Compensation $92,800.00 – $164,200.00 To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/FoodScientist_ADM

About ADM For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, ADM is one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 44 innovation centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. In September 2022, ADM celebrated the grand opening of the new ADM Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois Research Park. The facility quadruples ADM’s footprint and reflects a significant expansion of its capabilities. In addition to its focus on process and financial modeling as well as business intelligence and business development, the new center’s portfolio will allow the addition of human nutrition research and development, wet chemistry, sensory science, data science, computational fluid dynamics, and customer interface and applications About the Role As a part of the Research & Development team, the Senior Engineer – Technoeconomic Analyses (TEA) is responsible for creating Technoeconomic Analyses in support of projects in all stages of Research and Development with development of financial, cost, and process models. These models provide the information needed by management, project managers, and researchers to evaluate projects and clarify the highest impact areas for further investigation. The engineer will use expert-level process and financial modeling to model processes based on data from literature and patent reviews, bench, pilot, demonstration and commercial scale trials, and vendor information, to assist in the evaluation of process alternatives. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Support projects at all stages by generating block flow diagrams, process and financial models, and OPEX and CAPEX estimation with appropriate level of detail for the stage of the project. Develop rapid (two week or less) Class V estimates for projects with limited information (0-2% project definition). Build reasonably accurate, based on the class of estimate, Class V and IV capital cost estimates in ACCE. Maintain and update standardized ACCE templates and indexes using internal data from previous projects and quotes. Develop and maintain standard models, templates, and work processes. Have adequate proficiency in Aspen Plus and Excel to develop process models used in Monte Carlo analysis. Ability to identify areas of risk and assist in design of experiments for plant and pilot trials Provide technical support to existing facilities by providing information for optimization efforts. Prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations or whole plants. Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations. JOB REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required. Four to eight years of experience in process and financial modeling in agricultural, human and animal nutrition, and/or biofuels and bioproducts processing. High level proficiency in chemical process simulation software including Aspen Plus and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, as well as spreadsheet based/Excel tools, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to quickly move new projects into the pipeline and drive project success. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. Willingness to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Must be willing to travel to our Decatur office for occasional meetings with project management or scientists (<10% expected). Comfortable managing/participating in various projects concurrently. Must work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines. Compensation $84,300.00 – $134,900.00 To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/SeniorEngineerTechnoeconomicAnalyses_ADM

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN This position offers flexibility to work fully on campus, hybrid, or remotely; however, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of campus. Occasional in-person attendance is required for meetings, events, or other onsite needs with short notice. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. The university serves the people of Illinois through a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, research, public engagement, economic development and health care. Faculty, staff and students share their knowledge, expertise and resources with residents in every corner of the state through public service and outreach programs. Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is a central service unit under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, dedicated to supporting the University’s research enterprise throughout the full lifecycle of externally sponsored projects. SPA assists faculty and research teams from the earliest stages of proposal review and submission through award negotiation, setup, administration, and final closeout. The unit ensures compliance with university policies and sponsor requirements, providing expert guidance that enables researchers to navigate complex funding environments and focus on advancing their work. SPA is organized into pre-award and post-award sections, working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive support from proposal to project completion. Please see the SPA website for more information. Office of the Vice Chancellor – SPA Job Summary Provide strategic and operational leadership for Pre-Award sponsored programs administration at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Direct professional staff supporting externally funded research and related activities; ensuring compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsor requirements. Oversee all Pre-Award operations throughout the sponsored project lifecycle, foster a culture of innovation and excellence and provide advisory support to the campus research community to advance the institution’s research mission. Duties & Responsibilities Work in close collaboration with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation (AVCRI) and the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) Directors to manage the institutional sponsored portfolio. Establish and maintain Pre-Award standard operating procedures for processing and records management, proposal submission, award negotiation, and subaward issuance to ensure efficient service delivery. Interpret, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to Pre-Award administration, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, sponsor regulations and University requirements. Monitor policy changes from sponsoring agencies, assess impacts to SPA Pre-Award and lead implementation efforts. Collaborate with the AVCRI to identify policy gaps, recommend improvements and/or changes to align with SPA’s mission. Supervise SPA Pre-Award Associate Directors and/or Assistant Directors and oversee their management of operational teams. Conduct performance appraisals, approve leave, monitor workloads and address disciplinary matters. Support career development and provide guidance for effective team leadership. Work in close collaboration with the AVCRI and SPA Directors to ensure functional support and resources across the lifecycle is sufficient for SPA operations. Oversee electronic research systems supporting Pre-Award functions. Evaluate administrative processes to identify opportunities for improvement, such as the integration of artificial intelligence, to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Collaborate with SPA Directors to implement integrated automated workflows across the sponsored project lifecycle. Lead Pre-Award data collection, interpretation and analysis to improve quality, inform strategic decisions and advance SPA and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation (OVCRI) goals. Respond to Pre-Award information requests and provide guidance as necessary. Develop and implement Pre-Award focused training and outreach efforts for the institutional research community. Support Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC) activities and other relevant venues. Develop and present updates to these programs as needed as related to the Pre-Award operations. Analyze and monitor federal, state and sponsoring agency policy and regulatory changes impacting the University’s research enterprise. Assess institutional impact, advise campus leadership and stakeholders on critical and/or sensitive issues impacting research administration. Assist in the implementation of new regulatory requirements, including the development of University policies and procedures. Represent SPA Pre-Award at national, regional and institutional meetings. Serve as a delegated signatory for the University Comptroller. Provide leadership and direction with other duties appropriate for the position of SPA Director Pre-Award. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of ten years relevant work experience, including demonstrated leadership, organizational and administrative skills related to Pre-Award administration in a complex academic research institution. A minimum of five years of supervisory experience or equivalent experience demonstrating the, ability to lead teams and individuals to develop and accomplish shared goals. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferred but a Bachelor of Science will be considered/accepted if accompanied by equivalent experience in research administration. Ten years of research administration experience preferably at a large academic research institution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Comprehensive understanding about federal research policies, practices, and trends; demonstrated leadership skills that reflect a dynamic, collegial, consensus-building style; strong commitment to the development of high quality training programs for University staff; demonstrated administrative skills to organize and manage a customer-service oriented work environment that adheres to complex regulations and guidelines while developing effective internal research administration support; demonstrated leadership skills to identify and develop successful strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives; highly developed verbal and written communications skills; exceptional interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills; effective mentoring skills and a commitment to establish a work environment that encourages personal growth and professional advancement. Preferred: Demonstrate understanding and leadership in the development and enhancement of automated workflow/processes and systems that support the operation of sponsored programs administration. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $145,000 to $165,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday, January 23, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the

ABOUT NVIDIA NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) and chip units for mobile computing, automotive, gaming, and professional markets. NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Please see the Research Park Tenant Directory for more information. NVIDIA – Research Park About the role NVIDIA’s products, hardware and software, are world leaders for performance and efficiency. We are continually innovating in creative and unique ways to improve our ability to deliver extraordinary solutions across a wide range of sectors. We are seeking System Software Engineers who are passionate about what they do and are committed to making a difference in the world through their inventions. In the Software Development Tools Team, we enable 1st & 3rd-party developers to turn NVIDIA’s hardware into groundbreaking cluster, server, professional, consumer, automotive, and embedded solutions. Requirements BS, MS, or PhD in EE, CE, CS, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience). 12+ years of experience in a related hardware/software position. Excellent problem solving, collaborative, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with international teams preferred. Experience creating monitoring, profiling, or optimization software tools for developers working on large scale systems. Responsibilities Partner with system architects, product definition engineers, software/firmware engineers, HW/SW applications engineers and operations, in a multifaceted, dynamic, high-energy work environment to bring industry-defining products to market. Recommending options and advocating for the needs of profiling tools in hardware development discussions. Providing explanation of and use cases for new hardware feature exposure in software development tools. Design & build the premiere multi-discipline GPU+CPU+networking profiling tool in the industry. You will have the opportunity to work with researchers and real world developers who are doing important work to improve computers and computing systems. Build software tools that enable developers across a spectrum of markets to optimize their workflows; enable complex computer systems doing ongoing work in High Performance Computing(HPC), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Machines, pro-visualization, and even entertainment. Enable work in tiny embedded and automotive systems. Our tools span the gamut. Your day to day work will still contain coding, primarily in C/C++ with some Python. You’ll work with customers and engineers across teams to explore problems, find solutions, write functional requirements docs and designs, drive execution, and deliver multi-functional software solutions. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD. Apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/NVIDIA_LeadSystemSoftwareEngineer

ABOUT NVIDIA NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing. It designs graphics processing units (GPUs) and chip units for mobile computing, automotive, gaming, and professional markets. NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Please see the Research Park Tenant Directory for more information. NVIDIA – Research Park About the role We are now looking for a Research Scientist with a focus in System Software and I/O! NVIDIA is seeking Research Scientists with a focus in System Software and System I/O Architecture to contribute to the development of future fast, scalable storage accesses by GPU threads. Scalable systems in a post-Moore world require co-optimization of architecture, runtime systems, operating systems, and compilers, to achieve high throughput while improving energy efficiency. We are seeking candidates with a proven track record of research excellence, systems-building experience, a broad perspective across the field of system software, depth in I/O system software, I/O systems architectures, deep knowledge in GPU architecture, proficiency in CUDA programming, programming large-scale clusters, and experience in profiling and system performance analysis tools. NVIDIA has pioneered programmable GPUs and the CUDA language, and is a world leader in high-performance and AI computing technology, with ambitious plans for future processors. This position offers you the opportunity to have a real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company. Requirements A Ph.D. in CE/CS/EE or equivalent experience with a strong background 5+ years of research work experience in computer architecture, operating systems, system administration, compilers, and/or HPC. A strong publication, patent, presentation, and research collaboration history is a huge advantage. Demonstrated expertise in one specific area of the above topics with the ability to become the go-to resource within a team from differing backgrounds. Experience with experimental computer architecture research, software infrastructure development and evaluation. A track record of well-documented open-source software release. Experience with C, C++, CUDA, Python, and scripting languages. MPI and NACL would be a plus. Strong interpersonal skills are needed and being a creative and dynamic presenter is a huge advantage. Ability to work with emerging workloads such as recommender systems, graph analytics, and data frames. Responsibilities Develop novel architectures and system software implementations to enable scalable multi-GPU platforms. Understand and analyze the interplay between operating systems, CPU and GPU architectures, and efficient algorithm designs. Collaborate with a diverse set of teams across the company, spanning software research, hardware engineering, and product groups. Publish original research and speak at conferences and events. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD – 299,00. Apply here: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/NVIDIA_SeniorResearchScientist