Description
Become a WARF Technology Transfer Intern!
Learn from a premier tech transfer organization by interning with WARF and you will:
- Learn about patents, licensing, and career opportunities within technology transfer
- Gain insights into the processes of one of the world's leading technology transfer organizations
- Actively participate in the technology transfer process
- Build your network of technology transfer professionals and peers
Responsibilities
- Assist team with various licensing and intellectual property (IP) related projects
- Participate in outreach activities on campus and with potential commercial partners
- Conduct market research and further analysis on selected patents or innovations
Internship Details
This team member should be available to work remotely or in the office 5-10 hours per week during normal business hours. We are hoping the internship could begin this fall and continue through summer of 2027.
Requirements
- Pursuing a graduate degree or postdoc within a scientific or technical discipline
- Ability to work under general direction and collaboratively with others
- Commitment to accuracy, detail management, and confidentiality
- Aptitude to handle multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines
- Willingness to learn and display the WARF values of innovation, teamwork, and accountability
Application Process - Apply by August 14
We encourage all graduate students and post-docs to apply by submitting a resume/CV and application by August 14, 2026. Upon our review, selected applicants will be invited to an interview by late-August and the finalist will be offered an anticipated start date of September 7, 2026.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected categories and supports an inclusive and diverse work environment.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. If you need to request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 608-960-9840.
About WARF
WARF's mission is to support scientific research within the UW-Madison community by providing financial support, actively managing assets, and moving innovations to the marketplace for a financial return and global impact. Founded in 1925, WARF is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in research and making a difference-for the researcher, the university, commercialization partners and the world. For additional information, please visit: http://www.warf.org