Commercialization Fellow

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department IEED - Office Tech Commercial - 201401
Career Area Research Professionals
Application Deadline 04/01/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)
Position Title Commercialization Fellow
Position Number 20062697
Vacancy ID N000728
Full-time/Part-time
FTE 1
Hours Per Week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) is located within the Vice Chancellor’s Office for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the University’s intellectual property including patenting, marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. KickStart Ventures is a division within OTC that supports faculty founded startups.
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 University’s 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, software, data analysis or digital health industries. The CF educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing, protecting (patent, copyright, or software), developing strategic marketing plans for, and licensing their inventions. Duties may include evaluating technologies, evaluating copyright and sotware, managing patent prosecution, coordinating commercialization and 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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in technology transfer, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. Technology transfer experience would be related to managing the flow of research innovation, disclosures, patents, trademarks, copyrights and other aspects of technology commercialization.
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 software, computer, engineering, or digital health 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
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276425

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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