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The Research Foundation for SUNY Intellectual Property Intern in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Posted On: Fri May 17 2024 Job Description:
FUNCTION & SCOPE
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is seeking a mature individual who has an agile mindset and can-do attitude to work with the Industry and External Affairs team. The student will gain valuable insights into the Research Foundation's operations, specifically as related to the commercialization of university research, the creation of startup companies, and the administration of programs to catalyze innovation in an academic environment. The Office of Industry and External Affairs (I&EA) is the nexus of RF technology transfer activity across the SUNY research enterprise. I&EA is searching for an ambitious, creative, and agile student to support getting SUNY technologies to market. Reporting to a member of the business development and licensing group of I&EA, the Intern will:
DUTIES:
Evaluate the marketability and protectability of new technologies submitted by SUNY faculty, staff, and students by conducting in-depth research using the tools found in RF's Technology Transfer Transactions Toolbox (i.e. ZoomInfo, InnovationQ, GlobalData);
Support the discovery and disclosure of new innovations developed by faculty, staff, and students by making I&Ps webpages more user-friendly and marketing the technology transfer services offered by I&P using a number of tools such as educational videos, marketing materials, communication tools such as Informz, and Facebook and Twitter content;
Assist in the customer discovery process for new innovations by researching potential partners and customers, conducting interviews, developing business models, and drafting business plans or technology commercialization plans;
Support connecting commercialization partners to SUNY innovations by assisting with entrepreneur recruitment and coordination of events or mixers to encourage collaboration and team building and working collaboratively to identify and develop tools and educational materials that support entrepreneurship and technology development across the enterprise;
Support the innovation analytics function of the office by assisting with requests for data, metrics, and reporting relating to SUNY's innovation portfolio and technology transfer performance.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Students from the State University of New York colleges and universities are preferred.
Good organizational skills, an ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills are required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role is $18/hr undergrad and $20/hr grad students.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.