Job Title: Hourly Pooled Technology Transfer Intern
Job Location: Laramie WY USA
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Internship
Job Seniority Level: Internship
Job Description
The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the University's Mission Vision and Values and encourage you to submit an application today!
Job Title
Technology Transfer Office Intern
Job Purpose
Interns will assist in the promotion in the utilization and commercialization of the University's research outcomes and activities. More specifically interns will assist in the following areas: (1) assessment and analysis of new technologies (2) development of costeffective intellectual property protection strategies (3) identification of specific markets and market niches related to these commercialization opportunities; (4) develop marketing materials (5) develop effective social media strategies to promote the technology transfer activities of the university and (6) negotiation of various research promotion and commercialization agreements.
Learning Objectives
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working knowledge of federal state and institutional technology transfer policies
Forms of IP Protection
The US patent process
How to assess new intellectual property disclosures
Patent search strategies and analysis
Intellectual property marketing principles
Using social media and Web resources to promote technology transfer
Developing "elevator pitches" and marketing materials
Types of intellectual property agreements
Developing licensing strategies
Option and License agreements; anatomy of such agreements; extracting value
Implementing a Patent Cooperation Treaty strategy
Negotiation skills
Creating startup companies
Licensing support activities; compliance; databases
Ethics
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule pending discussion and manager approval.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in MS/MA/MBA/JD or BS/BA degree with 90 hours towards a BA/BS degree
Preferred majors/degrees: marketing business technical/STEM legal communications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative skills
Knowledge of Web and social media
MS PowerPoint Word Excel (preferred)
Applicants will be expected to submit a written narrative
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for four workrelated references.
Cover Letter (no More Than 500 Words) Should Include The Following Demonstrating How Their Previous Experience Would Contribute To Their Success As An Intern
Goals: Describe your goals and interests and explain how this opportunity may enable you to achieve those.
SkillsList your professional/technical skills and abilities that are relevant to this opportunity.
Professional ExperienceDetail any research technical and/or professional experience that was focused on technology development technology commercialization and/or entrepreneurship.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email
About Laramie
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has stateoftheart facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit
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