Careers

See below for current job and internship openings.

The Crime Lab and Education Lab are one organization that oversees two portfolios of intricately related work. For most positions, staff will work on projects that fall within both the Crime Lab and Education Lab portfolios or they may focus on one portfolio for a period of time. There are some exceptions where positions are designed exclusively for either the Crime Lab or Education Lab under one portfolio of work. This information will be clearly noted in the job description for each opening.

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Photo by Jason Smith.

Program Manager, PLA

The University of Chicago Crime Lab is seeking an experienced Program Manager who can support all aspects of the Policing Academy. The Program Manager will work closely with our Program Director, Policing Leadership Academy and members of organizational leadership to ensure the ongoing success of the program and its participants. Strong candidates will have experience leading event planning processes in fundraising or non-profit settings.

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Office Manager and Program Assistant

The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab is seeking an experienced and highly organized administrative professional to serve as our Office Manager and Program Assistant to our Community Safety Leadership Academies. This role will manage the day-to-day operations of a hybrid office while supporting logistics and planning for programs and events.

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Public Solutions Jobs: Top Talent for Public Good

The Working Group on Public Solutions R&D launched a website to share research, civic tech, data analytics, and policy positions at universities, nonprofits, and state and local governments. This resource is sponsored by a team of university social scientists and civic leaders working to catalyze public innovation and help governments solve problems.

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University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab staff at an Investors’ Council Reception on September 12, 2024. Photo by Jason Smith.
UChicago Crime Lab Pritzker Director Dr. Jens Ludwig and Founding Executive Director Roseanna Ander at a City Club of Chicago event in January 2026.