Innovation Intern – Marketing/Communications

Location: Research Park at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

To Apply: Visit www.ameren.com/careers and refer to job ID 14055

At Ameren’s brand new Innovation Center, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Intern position leads/assists challenging projects, or conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward-thinking initiatives.  Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large energy company.

Projects may include:

• Work with Ameren Corporate Communications to develop and execute a plan to communicate the Ameren Innovations Center's activities both internal and external to Ameren.
• Explore social media as an avenue for communication with students.
• Participate as a member of the various Innovation Center's exploration teams.
• Guide user experience discussions on mobile app development projects.
• Create and deliver reports and presentations of project work and results.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate in Marketing or Communications Preferred

Other:

• Project management skills preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team required.
• Good communication skills required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Akuna Capital is a fast-growing derivatives trading firm located in downtown Chicago that specializes in market-making and arbitrage.  Founded in 2011, Akuna has quickly expanded from a start-up to a successful leader on US options exchanges and has already begun international expansion. In July of 2013 Akuna opened a dedicated technology office in the Research Park of the University of Illinois. The office houses a blend of full-time developers and student interns working on Akuna’s mission-critical systems. We’ve grown significantly from humble but determined beginnings and still proudly retain the spirit of a smaller, entrepreneurial start-up.

Job Description:

We are seeking an IT Support Intern to join our dynamic team at Akuna Capital. This person will own office support for the Champaign office as well as work closely with and receive mentorship and training on our proprietary systems from more senior members of the team in Chicago.

What you’ll do as an IT Support Intern:

·         Responsible for proper workstation functionality and support

·         Assist with proper network functionality and support 

·         Coordinate support work with remote IT staff to resolve issues

·         Responsible for software deployment on QA and production-level systems

·         Assist with configuration management activities and support software build automation environment

·         Monthly trips up to the Chicago office to work directly with the IT Support team (schedule dependent) 

Qualities that make great candidates:

·         Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

·         Available to work this summer and following school year 

·         Experience with system administration of Linux and Windows distributions

·         Experience with hardware and software installation, removal and/or upgrades

·         Experience with system monitoring and configuration management tools

·         Basic knowledge of networking protocols, routing and switching

·         Ability to generate scripts in Python, Perl and/or Bash

·         Experience with development build environments for C/C++, Python, and/or Windows projects a plus

·         Experience with Agile, Git, Jira, Makefiles/CMake and Jenkins a plus

Bud Lab Analytics PMO

Global IBS

We are looking for a person that is able to balance a deeply analytical background with an entrepreneurial spirit. You are willing to embrace our passion about beer and want to be part of a start-up style environment with the resources and future opportunities of a large corporation. Ideally you have a broad skill set and are willing to take on any challenge.

Description

The Bud Lab Analytics PMO is responsible for defining and maintaining project management standards, developing and implementing a robust methodology and governance process to align business initiatives, demands, and opportunities to strategic Bud Lab experiments. The PMO is responsible for driving the delivery of experiment results and benefits realization within the expected timeline and agreed costs, while extracting value through the usage of management best practices and continuous improvement techniques and tools.  

Minimum Requirements

•       Master’s Degree in Project Management or Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management

•       3-5 years’ relevant experience in project/program/portfolio management & Agile project management methodologies

•       Prior supervisory/managerial experience

Desired

•       Experience in operationalizing a PMO function and/or managing a project management team

•       Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

•       Advanced knowledge of project KPIs and project/portfolio management methodology

•       Partnership-building and influencing skills

•       Skills in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio

•       Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

Technical Competencies

•       Strong networking

•       Ability to assess ideas and create a pipeline of solutions;

•       Design Thinking

•       Ability to influence and shape ideas into implementation plans/programs;

•       Ability to Manage Projects

•       Research capabilities (with statistics)

•       Green Belt - Solid analytical skills

•       Knowledge of MS Project or similar

•       Business case building experience

Applications

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to chris.chauvin@anheuser-busch.com

Job Title: 

Front End Developer Internship, Summer 2015

Job Description:

IntelliWheels is excited to be extending our internship program through the Summer of 2015!  If you are interested in getting some real world experience in front end development, consider spending your summer with us.  Focus on html, css, and javascript and join our Project Abacus Team for the Summer of 2015 and work with a team tackling real and meaningful problems.

You will work with our Project Abacus team to design, develop, and implement a website that allows people to customize their ultralight wheelchairs.  This internship will take you out into the real world to talk with users, gather feedback, and build a dynamic and interactive website.

Desired Qualifications:

Currently pursing a BS in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Experience in HTML / CSS and Javascript

Experience with angular.js and/or bootstrap is preferred but not required

To Apply:

Please send resumes to brian@intelliwheels.net.  If possible, please include links or screenshots of past projects.

Senior Program Manager

Illinois Applied Research Institute

College of Engineering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois Applied Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks applicants for Senior Program Manager.  The Senior Program Manager will be a part of the institute senior leadership team and will be responsible for developing and leading large programs, typically with annual expenditures > $1M.  The Senior Program Manager will work with the ARI leadership to conceive and execute large initiatives such as private/public supported hubs or centers.  The candidate will be a full-time, benefits-eligible academic professional appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible following the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The ARI is a rapidly growing research, development and engineering (RD&E) venture on the Urbana-Champaign campus. The ARI responds to a set of long-standing regional and national needs to compete for and execute applied research and development projects normally considered beyond traditional boundaries of the University of Illinois enterprise; to provide rapid response to technical opportunities and requirements; and to enhance commercial and employment opportunities. These combined requirements drive the structure of the Institute. More information about this position and the ARI can be found at http://appliedresearch.illinois.edu/.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Identify, develop, propose, capture and manage large programmatic initiatives

·         Establish program scope, work breakdown structure, milestone schedule, budget, and performance metrics; staff and organize program/project team; assume personal responsibility for managing the team to meet milestone schedules, budgets, for ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables, and for meeting program performance criteria

·         Perform direct liaison with industry or government program sponsor as the ARI responsible party for technical, program, and contract performance

·         Advise, support, assist, coordinate, and collaborate on initiatives with the ARI leadership team

·         Collaborate, foster, and manage partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders

·         Proactively identify issues and make recommendations for solutions that could impact the successful execution of the ARI’s mission

·         Provide insight, coordination, and senior leadership in relevant areas of engineering, science and policy for the development and implementation of applied research

·         Direct responsibility for stewarding, attracting and maintaining external R&D funding sufficient to support a growing team of ARI staff

·         Serve as a liaison between ARI research staff and clients in areas identified with ARI leadership; initiate and foster business development contacts amongst potential corporate and agency clients, track developments and research activity in relevant areas of engineering, applied science, and/or policy

·         Coordinate visits by federal agencies and other sponsors, including reviews and site visits

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a science or engineering field

·         Ten or more years of experience developing and leading technology initiatives in public and private sectors

·         Ten or more years of experience in a science or engineering field directly relevant to manufacturing science, advanced materials, data analytics/Big Data, electromagnetics, energetics, signal processing, and/or cyber applications (cyber infrastructure, security, tactical cyber, cyber-physical systems, etc.)

·         Ten or more years of demonstrated success building and managing interdisciplinary teams and managing technical research and/or development projects delivering enterprise-class solutions to government and commercial markets

·         Ten or more years of experience as project or program manager for projects sponsored by government agencies or major commercial enterprises

·         Demonstrated entrepreneurial or start up experience at C-suite level

·         Proven track record of leading the successful capture and oversight of substantial external RD&E support, including proposal development and contract negotiation; be abreast of technical developments in relevant technical fields of engineering and applied science

·         Proficiency with modern project management methodologies, tools, and platforms

·         Documented success in collaborative and independent research ventures

·         Strong proficiency in all forms of communication and ability to be a team player

·         Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

·         Proven analytical and project management skills

·         Eligibility to obtain security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status)

Preferred Qualifications

·         MBA or MS in a science or engineering field

·         Proven executive-level technical, administrative and financial management skills with the ability to collaborate in a variety of relevant disciplines

·         Proven successful execution in all facets of capturing external project funding

·         Demonstrated ability to form and work in collaborative teams with researchers from peer organizations such as other applied research institutes, national laboratories, agency research centers, and/or academic institutions

·         An active U.S. national security clearance

To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references as a single PDF file by
15 May 2015. Interviews and hires may take place prior the closing date and early applications are encouraged; however, full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date.  For further information regarding application procedures, contact Summer Redman at sredman@illinois.edu or 217-300-5400.

This is a security–sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, which may include but not be limited to a criminal conviction information check, will be conducted.

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).

– Nutrition Health Economics & Outcomes Research Intern –

Abbott Nutrition, UIUC Research Park

Who We Are:

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people.

Position Summary:

Abbott Nutrition is seeking a student to support the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) staff in working on projects that align with research and development (R&D) and commercial strategy.

A Nutrition Health Economics & Outcomes Research Intern will be responsible for:

·         Support HEOR quality improvement program (QIP) studies

·         Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analyses

·         Communicate findings and progress to scientific mentor on a regular basis

·         Present findings via an abbreviated executive summary and slide presentation

Qualifications:

·         Must be a current UIUC PhD student in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Nutrition and/or related discipline

·         Experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis

·         Ability to read and synthesize large amounts of technical information

·         Good technical writing skills are critical

·         Excellent verbal/written English language skills

·         Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, SAS, STATA, or SPSS

·         Able to work independently and respond well to feedback

·         Self-motivated, reliable, and able to meet deadlines

What We Offer to Our Student Employees:

·         Part-time, paid position at the UIUC Research Park Abbott office

·         Hourly wage commensurate with year in school

·         10-20 hours/week (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis)

·         Flexible work schedule, Monday-Saturday

Position Start Date:

·         Position to begin as early as summer semester 2015 and will continue through end of the year; preference given to candidates who can continue into 2016  

Application Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2015

Interested in Applying?

Candidates should complete an online application at www.abbott.com/careers.html, and under Search Jobs use the keywords, “Abbott Research Park – Part-Time Student Researcher.”  Additionally, candidates should send a copy of their resume or CV to abbottresearchpark@abbott.com, attention to Roger Antoniazzo and Dustin Starkey, including a subject line with the position title, “Nutrition Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern”.

John Deere Technology Innovation Center (JDTIC) in the UI Research Park is looking for a Project Management/Scrum-master Intern for the summer of 2015 with possible continuation into the 15/16 academic year.  

This summer, JDTIC is launching a significant mobile software development effort with an Internet of Things flavor.  We are looking for someone who can help us keep things on track. You will help lead a team made up of full-time employees and interns in the rapid development of a exciting new mobile application concept to support John Deere's customers.

You should have experience organizing and leading projects and teams. No detail is too small for you to chase down and no role is beneath you.  You must be comfortable dealing with ambiguous direction and the messy front end of product creation.  You are also willing to argue with the program manager when you are sure he/she is wrong!  A passion for mobile technology would also be a good thing.

An ideal candidate will have some experience in an agile software development environment and/or cat herding.  We can help you learn the agile part but cat herding is something you either have or you don't!  We would also like you to have some interest the business side of technology development.  Depending on background, interest and time, you may also play a role in helping us more deeply understand the business case that would be required to make our new concept a financial success.

Obviously, we expect that you know how to use Microsoft Office products and have some basic understanding of the use and operation of mobile technology.  A driver's license is also required although having a car is not.  You must also be a current UIUC student.

If you think you are ready for this kind of challenge, send your resume along with a note telling why this opportunity excites you to Howard Gerwin at gerwinhowardr@johndeere.com.

User Experience (UX) Designer

We’re looking for: Problem Solvers. Creative Thinkers. Empathetic Designers.

Who We Are

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science.

Position Description

Work with Senior UX Specialists to provide user-centered design solutions for websites and applications. Help create intuitive, cohesive end-to-end user experiences. The ideal candidate will be studying design, communications, information science, human factors, psychology or related field but most importantly, have a genuine interest in the end user.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into simple, intuitive and elegant user interfaces
• Create site maps, user scenarios and navigation flows
• Perform rapid prototyping, low- to high-fidelity
• Conduct usability testing and user research activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UX best practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to easily adapt to changing priorities
• Visual design skills preferred

To be considered you must be:

• Registered as a full-time student (Undergraduate or Graduate) with a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• Available 10-15 hours/week during academic year; 30-40 hours/week during summer semester

Skills

• Wireframing/prototyping tools such as Visio, Axure, OmniGraffle
• Design tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator
• MS Office Suite
• Understanding of HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript

To apply: Submit your resume to Masha Trenhaile at Masha.Trenhaile@abbvie.com

Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com