Hourly Pooled - Technology Transfer Office Intern

University of Wyoming•Laramie, WY

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 cost-effective 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.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a University of Wyoming BA/BS degree program
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
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related 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.
Skills: List your professional/technical skills and abilities that are relevant to this opportunity.
Professional Experience: Detail any research, technical and/or professional experience that was focused on technology development, technology commercialization, and/or entrepreneurship.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a University of Wyoming MS/MA/MBA/JD or BS/BA degree with a minimum of 90 hours towards a BA/BS degree
Preferred majors/degrees: marketing, business, technical/STEM, legal, communications

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 start-up companies
Licensing support activities; compliance; databases
Ethics