Licensing Associate

UWM Research Foundation
Full-time
Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Posted 9/17/2018

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The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) is an independent non-profit corporation existing to support research, innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).   The UWM Research Foundation’s programs support promising research at UWM, the commercialization of technology, the creation of new startup companies and the development of entrepreneurial skills.

The UWM Research Foundation has also supported the launch of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC).  The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center is building programs and facilities to enhance the success of UWM students through entrepreneurial thinking skills while helping to create ad scale enterprises.

In order to continue its growth, the UWM Research Foundation is seeking a full-time Licensing Associate.  This individual will report to the UWM Research Foundation President and Director for the UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and the Director of Technology Commercialization.  Highlighted below are some of the position responsibilities.

  • Build relationships with UWM researchers, educate researchers on intellectual property, and entrepreneurship, and identify inventions on campus
  • Evaluation of intellectual property developed at UWM for patentability and commercial potential
  • Coordinate overall technology marketing and licensing strategy, design, oversee and implement process for marketing technologies, and implement marketing programs that include identifying prospects
  • Identify potential licensees, qualify, and conduct due diligence on prospects, draft and negotiate license agreements and support the UWM grants office in related research agreements
  • Support development of key industry partnerships and community outreach
  • Supervise and manage intellectual property interns and associates
  • Aid in planning UWMRF key events and assist in fundraising activities for programs and operations

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or physical science field is required. An advanced degree in engineering/physical science or five years of industry experience is preferred. This individual will have excellent writing, research and communication skills, and be highly organized.  This individual will also have at least five years of research experience in technology development, technology management and/or technology licensing. Knowledge of general practices for technology licensing and practices for intellectual property management a plus. Experience in intellectual property management including patenting and prosecution, experience in negotiating agreements is desired.

The UWM Research Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

The UWM Research Foundation is proud to offer the following benefits to full-time staff.

  • 403(b) with 5% employer contribution
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending
  • Aflac Supplemental Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free parking in our heated garage
  • Casual Fridays
  • Weekly/monthly employer provided breakfast parfait and whole organic fruit
  • Annual holiday party
  • Open-concept, modern office environment
  • Workstations include a Herman Miller chair and a sit/stand desk

Salary:  Commensurate with ability and experience.

How to Apply

Resumes can be submitted on this website by clicking the “Apply Now” button above or by going to https://uwmrf.org/employment/apply

Fax to: (414) 906-4680

Mail to:
1440 E North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202