Quantum Tech Transfer & Licensing Associate

University of Connecticut; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut in Farmington is seeking a Technology Transfer Licensing Associate Services to evaluate inventions, manage licensing, and lead negotiations within the OVPR's Technology Commercialization Services and the QuantumCT Engine initiative.

This role requires collaboration across academia and industry, IP processes, and coordination with patent staff; travel to Storrs may be required; salary range applies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the physical sciences or engineering.
• At least one year of experience in technology transfer.
• In-depth knowledge of quantum, AI and Machine Learning applications.
• Experience in laboratory work.
• Experience working in an academic environment and ability to interact with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educating faculty, staff, and students about quantum and quantum-related technology transfer, including intellectual property, commercialization, and the innovation process.
• Support senior staff in the review of invention disclosures in the physical sciences.
• Assist in faculty and student startup creation and supporting venture program
• Support the Quantum Accelerator program
• Assist with preparing marketing materials and outreach efforts to help promote university technologies to potential industry partners.
• Help maintain records and track invention disclosures, patent activities, and commercialization efforts.
• Meet with faculty, researchers, and staff to gather information related to inventions and ongoing research activities.
• Participate in team meetings related to patenting and commercialization decisions and help prepare materials for review.
• Assist with patent-related activities by coordinating information and working with internal patent staff.
• Support the preparation and processing of agreements such as confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and other technology transfer documents.
• Assist with building and maintaining relationships with industry partners, entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers.
• Participate in programs and events that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic-industry collaboration.
• Maintain databases and reports related to intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization efforts.
• Coordinate with Program Manager for UIR program to establish technology translation and IP evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with other OVPR staff to support departmental goals and initiatives.

Skills

Quantum AI ML knowledge

Laboratory work experience

Academic collaboration

Education

Master's degree in physical sciences or engineering

Doctoral degree in physical sciences or engineering

Job description

The University of Connecticut in Farmington is seeking a Technology Transfer Licensing Associate Services to evaluate inventions, manage licensing, and lead negotiations within the OVPR's Technology Commercialization Services and the QuantumCT Engine initiative.

This role requires collaboration across academia and industry, IP processes, and coordination with patent staff; travel to Storrs may be required; salary range applies.