UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a
Technology Assessment Specialist (TAS) to help change the world by bringing innovative new technologies to market, and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading edge research to identify innovations that solve real-world problems. The TAS will work closely with inventors and BEP staff to identify technology commercialization opportunities and allocate the various resources available to each project to maximize successful outcomes in technology development, licensing, and economic impacts.
The TAS position is an opportunity to develop a career in university technology transfer. Primary responsibilities include:
- Meeting with faculty to discuss the technology transfer process and identify new technologies with commercial potential.
- Completing intellectual property and market opportunity assessments of new technology disclosures by conducting web- and subscription-based patent searches and market research to evaluate the commercial potential of inventions.
- Conducting ‘customer discovery’ to validate commercial opportunities with industry experts.
- Assisting in the patent prosecution process.
- Preparing non-confidential and technical information for marketing campaigns.
- Working with inventors to prepare successful proof-of-concept funding proposals.
If you think like an entrepreneur and a product developer, are a collaborator and problem solver, and are mission driven and results oriented, this position may be for you.
We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our
benefit packages.
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