Innovation Partnerships is seeking a part-time physical sciences fellow to assist licensing specialists with assessing the technical and market potential of new U-M inventions.

Typical projects include:

· Scientific, market, prior art, and patent research and analysis

· Assessing commercial viability of new inventions

· Categorizing inventions into application specific or industry segments

· Technology marketing abstract composition

· Identifying potential licensees or investors

ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS

· You must be a current U-M Graduate Student Assistant or Postdoctoral Fellow. Appointment to the Fellows Program is concurrent with full-time status as U-M graduate student or postdoctoral fellow for the full duration of the Fellows Program.

· You must have permission from your thesis adviser to participate in the Fellows Program if you are a graduate student.

·  You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or have CPT/OPT clearance with your visa to participate in the Program. You are responsible for facilitating any necessary CPT/OPT steps prior to the Program.

·  You must be able to commit ten (10) hours per week.

·  You are expected to stay in the Fellows Program for at least 12 months.

Selection will be based on:

· Written and oral communication skills

·  Scientific/technical background and academic performance

· Enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges

·  Interest in technology transfer and/or prior experience (if any) in business or commercial environments

·  Commitment and availability for up to 10 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year

· Professionalism and adherence to deadlines

· Work authorization to allow this type of appointment

EXPECTATIONS

Upon hiring, fellows will attend a virtual ½ day orientation and training session followed by at least a 1-year commitment to the program. Hours vary, but projects are designed to be completed in no more than 10 hours on a weekly basis, can be done remotely, and can be completed anytime within the deadline window (typically 1 week). Fellows are expected to have access to a computer and will be provided access to databases and other resources to complete their assignments. Fellows are expected to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the University of Michigan and maintain absolute confidentiality. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format via e-mail to Michelle Larkin, Director of Medical Device Licensing (michcote@umich.edu).

Applicants will be notified by e-mail if they are invited to submit writing samples and interview.