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JOB TITLE: 

Technology Transfer Office Intern 

JOB PURPOSE: 

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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Learning Objectives:

• 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

COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative skills
• Knowledge of Web and social media
• MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel (preferred)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Currently enrolled in a University of Wyoming MS/MA/MBA/JD or BS/BA degree program
• Preferred majors/degrees: marketing, business, technical/STEM, legal, communications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION:  

Remote/Flexible Work: This position is eligible for partial remote work and/or a flexible work schedule pending discussion and manager approval.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or emailjobapps@uwyo.edu. 

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/