Commercialization Fellow
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization ( OTC ) which is located in the Division of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the Universitys intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Commercialization Fellow (CF) with direct supervision from the Director or his/her designee helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer engineering chemical or biological science industries. The CF educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing protecting (patent copyright or tangible property) developing strategic marketing plans for and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies managing patent prosecution coordinating marketing plans and drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts. The CF places special emphasis on building faculty relationships making investment decisions and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Demonstrated strong interest in technology commercialization * General understanding of intellectual property management including both patents and copyright * The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within computer engineering chemical or biological science industries * Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with minimal supervision over regular work activities * An ability to establish and manage many projects and relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets. * A strong team-oriented focus * Ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues * Excellent oral and written communication * Strong project management skills with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Experience working in a university technology transfer office is preferred
This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization ( OTC ) which is located in the Division of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the Universitys intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Commercialization Fellow (CF) with direct supervision from the Director or his/her designee helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer engineering chemical or biological science industries. The CF educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing protecting (patent copyright or tangible property) developing strategic marketing plans for and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies managing patent prosecution coordinating marketing plans and drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts. The CF places special emphasis on building faculty relationships making investment decisions and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Demonstrated strong interest in technology commercialization * General understanding of intellectual property management including both patents and copyright * The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within computer engineering chemical or biological science industries * Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with minimal supervision over regular work activities * An ability to establish and manage many projects and relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets. * A strong team-oriented focus * Ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues * Excellent oral and written communication * Strong project management skills with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Experience working in a university technology transfer office is preferred
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
