Wichita State University's Industry and Defense Programs is looking for an energetic and driven individual to join our team! If you have the ability to integrate, align, improve and expand the technology transfer and IP licensing activities, and you are deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the value and impact of government-funded research discoveries and innovations, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Summary of Responsibilities:

This position leads specialized business and technical activities that engage directly with Army scientists, engineers, attorneys and managers to: (i) identify, secure and protect the intellectual property (IP) developed by Army laboratories; (ii) actively market cutting-edge technologies to industry partners and small businesses, venture capitalists, and others to elicit interest in their licensing of technology and other intellectual properties; and (iii) rapidly establish licensing and other collaboration and partnering agreements that support and emphasize the further development and rapid transfer and transition of Army research results to ensure that the benefits of Army research are fielded to the Army and other Department of Defense warfighters. Some travel is required.

Essential Functions:

• Works directly with existing and potential Army inventors to expeditiously develop detailed and complete invention disclosure information packages
• Works directly with Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) attorneys to process patent applications, interface with inventors to resolve questions or issues, clarify/refine invention descriptions and statements, and answer questions expeditiously to support issuance of a patent
• Reviews research protocols and related research documents to identify possible Intellectual Property (IP) that may need to be protected/secured through patents, trademarks, or copyrights
• Develops and utilizes strategies and resources to effectively map pathways for the efficient potential technology transfer and commercialization of new Army technologies
• Effectively communicates to internal and external partners; and manages relationships with key stakeholders
• Develops and provides researchers, as well as Army project, program, and portfolio managers, with comprehensive training and education related to intellectual development and protection
• Instructs researchers on the importance capturing and documenting new intellectual property before publishing results
• Assists in planning, development and implementation of strategies for marketing disclosed technologies
• Determines the appropriate agreements to utilize in commercializing technology, and assists in drafting and negotiating agreements to protect intellectual property
• Manages a portfolio of technology development projects in partnership with key stakeholders
• Oversees and manages communication tools for promoting opportunities to external stakeholders to collaborate and partner with Army laboratories, including one or more websites, social media, press announcements, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentational communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with external and internal partners.
• Ability to work independently, and to lead a project and/or inter-organizational team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the full cycle of technology commercialization from end-to-end.
• Ability to provide independent thought and judgment to support critical activities and objectives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and maintain professional composure under pressure and dynamic conditions.
• Ability to adjust to new situations encountered on a daily basis and have the ability to learn new duties quickly.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to seek clarification on project activities.
• Ability to research and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Eight (8) years of experience in technology transfer or related technical field, and a minimum of two years’ experience in technology transfer working actively in support of IP protection, patenting, licensing, and business development for commercialization.

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person”. Do you meet this requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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