Commercialization Fellow (Postdoctoral Scholar)

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details


Department IEED - Office Tech Commercial - 201401
Posting Open Date 07/15/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Commercialization Fellow (Postdoctoral Scholar)
Vacancy ID PDS003536
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


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, 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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in life or health-science related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the medical device, diagnostic and life science fields.
- A strong team oriented focus.
- The ability to work independently and set work priorities with minimal supervision over regular work activities.
- Strong project management skills, with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information. – The ability to establish and manage many projects and relationships simultaneously across a broad range of technologies and markets.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues.
- The ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives and also demonstrate familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience working in a university technology transfer office is preferred but not required.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Rachel Prasek, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
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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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