Hourly Pooled - Technology Transfer Office Internship

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

2d • 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 MS/MA/MBA/JD or BS/BA degree program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative skills
• Knowledge of Web and social media

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors/degrees: marketing, business, technical/STEM, legal, communications
• Currently enrolled in a University of Wyoming MS/MA/MBA/JD or BS/BA degree with 90+ hours towards a BA/BS degree
• MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the promotion, utilization, and commercialization of the University’s research outcomes and activities.
• Assess and analyze new technologies.
• Develop cost-effective intellectual property protection strategies.
• Identify specific markets and market niches for commercialization opportunities.
• Develop marketing materials.
• Develop effective social media strategies to promote technology transfer activities.
• Negotiate research promotion and commercialization agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed