Licensing and commercialization internship

 

About this role

Kansas State University Innovation Partners is dedicated to the start-up and expansion of technology-based, high-growth enterprises, and enabling the commercialization of university technology via a robust technology licensing program. In recent years, the number of licenses finalized per year has more than tripled as the number of new invention disclosures being processed by our office has doubled. With this growth, the organization has a need for additional part-time support staff.

 

Job description

  • Develop industry leads for potential patent license agreements through market research and telephone solicitation.
  • Conduct prior art searches to verify inventions as new or novel.
  • Create informative marketing materials to highlight technologies.
  • Market and attract industry prospects to university-developed technologies.
  • Initiate and maintain responsive and supportive communication with all parties.
  • Log marketing efforts through daily use of internal management software.

 

What you'll need to succeed

K-State Innovation Partners is looking for a driven, self-motivated individual who can demonstrate their ability to assist our current staff in all areas pertaining to technology licensing, business development and business startup.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Able to work independently and highly motivated to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a professional entrepreneurial setting.
  • Possess outstanding communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to understand technical concepts at a basic level is essential.
  • Prior work experience is desirable, but not required.
  • Some business and/or marketing study is strongly preferred, but not required.
  • Students available for multi-year employment will be given preference.

Other requirements:

  • Undergraduate or graduate level student enrolled at K-State.
  • Available at least 20 hours per week.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
  • All K-State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless granted an exemption by the university) by December 8, 2021, or their first day of employment — whichever is later — pursuant to the federal executive order for federal contractors. To learn more about this requirement and potential exemptions, please visit K-State's COVID-19 website.

 

How to apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email to:

Sarah Nolting
Licensing Associate
snolting@k-state.edu

 

Screening of applications

Screening of applications will begin immediately. Interviews will be conducted after Friday, Nov. 19 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is flexible, but available immediately.

 

Salary range

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

 

Equal employment opportunity

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

 

We support diversity and inclusion

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students and others. The university is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

 

Job posted: Nov. 11, 2021.