FEATURED EVENT
The Science and Engineering Industry Expo 2024 is our annual recruitment and career exploration event that connects employers in industry and government to UChicago's PhD students and postdocs in PME, and other STEM divisions on campus. This two-day event features a virtual day on September 10th and an in-person day on campus on September 11th. Registration information will be available in the summer.

Interested to learn more? Reach out to Xiaoyun Sim, Assistant Director of Employer Engagement. 


RECENT ENGAGEMENT (Winter Quarter 2024)
We engaged with employers and organizations in a variety of ways such as hosting information sessions, company visits (treks), as well as recruitment and networking events for the PME community. Recent employer engagement included AbbVie, CBC, NIST, ORISE, Charles River Associates, NanoPattern Technologies, and many more. 


HIRE PME
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) actively supports employers in their engagement with our undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. PME graduate students and postdoctoral researchers receive advanced training in a cutting-edge research environment and develop professional competencies as an integrated part of their overall education and training. The PME’s focus on both interdisciplinarity and excellent communication skills makes our students and postdoctoral researchers unique and well-prepared to make an impact across a variety of career paths.

Our goal is to provide both trainees and employers a mutually beneficial means of connecting in the world beyond the classroom and research laboratory. We develop custom recruiting plans tailored to company-specific needs, connecting talent with companies and organizations in a variety of ways.

We encourage you to learn more about how the research, people, and facilities at the PME can help your company advance and innovate.


PERSONALIZED RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
Our employer engagement team will meet with you to discuss your recruitment needs, and develop a plan that meets those needs and your budget. In the call, we can discuss:

  • Efficient ways to source interns and full-time hires from PME
  • Best practices for engaging with undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers during the recruitment process
  • Targeted resume books to meet your criteria and hiring needs

Reach out Xiaoyun Sim, Assistant Director of Employer Engagement today!


WAYS TO RECRUIT

See below for a list of ways to recruit from the PME! Looking for something different? Reach out to receive personalized support from our employer engagement team for your recruitment needs.

Host information sessions to showcase your organization’s mission, culture, projects, benefits of joining your team, and available opportunities.

Make connections with undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in one-on-one or small group settings.

Coordinate in-person or virtual interviews with the support of our team.

Facilitate direct interactions between your organization’s representatives and our trainees at an in-person, virtual, or hybrid recruitment event.

Organizations are welcome to table in the William Eckhardt Research Center Atrium, host poster sessions, and join other recruitment activities on-campus.

Post internship, part-time, and full-time positions for no cost through our recruiting platform. Log in or create your employer account here.


EXPAND YOUR BRAND AWARENESS

Stand out and bring top talent to your team. Explore other forms of partnership with PME.

Host a group of 10-15 students and postdoctoral researchers at your office and showcase your organization through small group discussions and networking.

Present on an industry-related topic or participate in resume reviews, mock interviews, and/or career development workshops. These allow you to promote your brand and expand your network while supporting professional growth of students and postdocs.

Engaging PME alumni who are already working in your company to participate in mentorship programs or networking events – this can further strengthen the relationship between your organization and the institution.


Interested in forming industry-university partnerships, presenting as part of the PME industry seminar series, or attending Industry Networks Day? Connect with Felix Lu, Director of Corporate Engagement.