Tech Transfer Fellow: Innovation & VC Exposure

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for The Next-Gen Innovators Fellowship Program, a one-year paid fellowship in technology commercialization. Fellows will rotate among the Office of Technology Transfer, a venture capital firm, and a startup, gaining hands-on experience in licensing, investment assessment, and market readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and may be current graduate students; strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Graduate students (e.g., JD, MS, MBA, PhD) encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly technical writing for marketing Penn State technologies.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Learning across OTT, VC firm, and startup rotations.
• Leadership development to bridge academia, business and investment.
• Respond to competing and changing priorities with strong organization and time management.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Graduate studies encouraged (JD, MS, MBA, PhD)

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for The Next-Gen Innovators Fellowship Program, a one-year paid fellowship in technology commercialization. Fellows will rotate among the Office of Technology Transfer, a venture capital firm, and a startup, gaining hands-on experience in licensing, investment assessment, and market readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and may be current graduate students; strong written and verbal communication is essential.