Licensing Associate

Employer: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta, GA

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Licensing Associate

Office of Research

Georgia State University

Panther Innovations

Panther Innovations (PI) at Georgia State University works to ensure that great ideas find their way out of the lab and into the hands of the people who need them. It plays a critical role in developing and protecting the intellectual property of the Georgia State research community. The office makes new discoveries available to business, industry and trade partners, driving economic growth and providing an opportunity for the public to benefit from research breakthroughs.

The Licensing Associate is responsible for reviewing new invention disclosuers, managingrelationships with faculty, facilitating interactions with industry partners, and negotiating contracts relating to commercialization efforts.

Panther Innovations is seeking an dedicated and experienced Licensing Associate

WHAT MAKES Georgia State University A GREAT PLACE?

· Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

· A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

· Professional development opportunities and mentorship.

· A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will join an experienced and dedicated technology transfer team of licensing professionals who work with GSU investigators to discover, analyze, protect, market and commercialize innovations. The transfer of innovations to companies that can create products is how GSU’s research has a real-world impact on our community and the world. The work is challenging and engaging, and you will work with stakeholders across GSU’s campuses and federal agencies.

The Licensing Associate is a crucial member of the Panther Innovations team and works closely with faculty, legal affairs, GSURF, OSPA, other university partners and licensees. As part of a small unit, licensing roles requires a level of experience in the field of science, business, and law, as well as a varied skill set. This position reports directly to the Director, Panther Innovations and has no direct reports.

The essential duties and responsibilities of Licensing Associate are the following:

· Invention review - Review, research, and assess new discoveries and innovations for commercial value, patentability, marketability, and technical understanding.

· Intellectual property protection - Assist Georgia State legal counsel in seeking patent protection for Georgia State inventions and managing patent prosecution activities.

· Portfolio Management- manage portfolio on IP assets and corresponding relationships with faculty, provide feedback and guidance to faculty regarding inventions and discoveries, assist faculty in navigating the patent process, help faculty seek additional funding and resources to further development of Georgia State inventions and discoveries.

· Business Development - Market innovations to potential industry partners and participate in other business development activities.

· Contracts and agreements - Negotiate contracts related to commercialization (non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, etc.).

· Community outreach - Assist OTTC and other research administration staff in raising local, regional, and national awareness of commercialization activities and research at Georgia State.

· Professional Development - participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Life Science or related field and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

Working knowledge and understanding of US patent and contract law.
Experience working in a university administrative setting or business.
RTTP or CLP certification.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

College/Business Unit
11/10/26, 11:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Research & Sponsored Programs
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 10/28/26, 12:53:06 PM

Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.

Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.