Technology Marketing Student Intern

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Joe Christison at

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Technology Marketing Student Intern for the Division of Research and Innovation - Advantage at Oregon State University (OSU).

The positions are classified by OSU as Student Technical Assistant positions (maximum of 20 hours per week; hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over the course of the appointment). The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in technology commercialization with a primary focus on developing maintaining and improving marketing materials for Oregon State University technologies available for licensing.

The intern will work with licensing managers and OSU inventors to translate technical innovations into accurate accessible non-confidential marketing materials; maintain current technology listings; support outreach to prospective licensees; and help evaluate the OSU technology portfolio for marketing needs. All duties will be carried out under the supervision of a licensing manager.

Work hours will vary based on student availability academic term and program needs consistent with OSU student employment requirements. Work will be coordinated by OSU Advantage licensing managers and will include independent research and writing portfolio review and communication with researchers and other stakeholders. Students will be expected to communicate regularly with their supervising licensing manager and maintain accurate records of assigned projects and completed marketing activities. Because the position may involve access to confidential information and technologies prior to patent filing or public disclosure students will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement as a condition of employment.

This position is open to Oregon State University students in any major or field of study. Students majoring in STEM (science technology engineering or mathematics) business marketing or related fields are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Duties:

60% Technology Marketing:

• Draft edit and maintain non-confidential technology marketing materials for OSU inventions including concise descriptions of the technology applications advantages development status and commercial opportunities.
• Work directly with OSU inventors and licensing managers to understand technologies and confirm the technical accuracy clarity and appropriate level of disclosure in marketing materials.
• Keep existing technology marketing materials current by incorporating relevant new developments including publications patent filings and issued patents research advances validation data and other approved updates.
• Review and help maintain technology listings on OSU Advantage marketing channels including the OSU Advantage website and InPart for accuracy completeness consistency and continued relevance.
• Communicate marketing activity and progress to inventors including when technology listings are created or updated where technologies are being promoted and relevant responses or expressions of interest when directed by the licensing manager.
• Conduct targeted market and industry research to identify potential applications relevant market segments competing or alternative approaches and companies that may be prospective licensees or commercialization partners.
• Identify prospective licensees and support targeted outreach campaigns including preparation of company lists contact research and tailored non-confidential outreach materials.
• Participate in meetings calls and communications with OSU researchers licensing managers startup companies and prospective licensees as appropriate.

30% Invention Review and Triage:

• Review invention disclosures facilitate their submission by working with OSU inventors to gather and clarify relevant technical information and conduct prior art searches related to disclosed technologies.

10% Other Duties as Assigned

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Critical Thinking Technology Professionalism

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to understand learn and communicate technical scientific business or other complex information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize information accurately and concisely and communicate professionally with researchers staff and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently exercise good judgment with confidential information and drive projects to completion.
• Proficiency with common productivity software including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint or the ability to quickly learn required software and technology platforms.

Additional Required Qualifications:

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic background or coursework in STEM business marketing communications entrepreneurship or a related field.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in technical writing science communication marketing market research business research or competitive analysis.
• Previous work or research experience in a technical scientific or business setting.
• Interest in technology commercialization intellectual property entrepreneurship or university-industry partnerships.
• Experience using generative AI tools effectively and responsibly including developing effective prompts and evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy quality and appropriate use.