Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is located in the Office of Commercialization and Economic Development (OCED) which is located in the Division of The Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OCED manages the University’s intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Licensing Fellow (LF) with direct supervision from Director or his/her designee helps OCED manage license compliance, helps researchers commercialize novel research tools, and helps researchers exchange information and material for research purposes through the use of material transfer agreements and confidentiality agreements. The LF educates faculty regarding intellectual property matters in the process of facilitating exchanges of confidential information and research material. Duties include drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts and managing compliance for existing contracts. The LF places special emphasis on developing efficient management practices to facilitate research exchanges, and developing license management and compliance strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
60%- Draft and negotiate MTAs/CDAs/IIAs – With significant direction and guidance from the Director of Licensing and Innovation Support the LF will learn to negotiate and draft material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, and interinstitutional agreements starting with OCED template agreements.
10%- Research Tool portfolio management – Evaluates new invention disclosures for research tools and makes recommendations to OCED team with regard to taking title and pursing commercialization. With significant guidance and direction from the Director of Technology Commercialization and/or Director of Licensing and Innovation Support, learn to market and license research tools.
10%- Negotiate and draft license agreements – With significant direction and guidance from the Director of Technology Commercialization and/or Director of Licensing and Innovation Support learn to negotiate and draft license agreements for research tools starting with OCED template agreements.
10%- Education and Service – With significant guidance and direction form the Director of Technology Commercialization, works with faculty to provide strategic guidance with regard to material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements and research tool licensing
10%- License Compliance – With significant direction and guidance from the Director of Technology Commercialization and/or Director of Licensing and Innovation Support the LF will learn to review license agreements terms and related documents in order to monitor compliance and manage equity holdings.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and a JD, MBA or master’s degree. A Ph.D. in science or engineering is highly desirable.
Qualifications and ExperienceThis position requires:
• Demonstrated strong interest in technology commercialization
• General understanding of intellectual property management, including both patents and , copyright
• The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with minimal supervision over regular work activities
• Ability to establish and manage many projects and relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets.
• A strong team oriented focus.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information.
Experience working in a university technology transfer office is preferred but not required.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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