Technology Transfer Intern

and the job listing Expires on July 1, 2026

Utilize sources of information to determine outreach candidates for KU Faculty for potential invention disclosures.

Establish contact and discuss with KU faculty to scout for new and upcoming inventions.

Review and participate in KU Faculty meetings to preliminarily review disclosures.

Perform technology triages, which focus on all facets of the invention including: evaluating the technological aspects of the invention, the market for the potential product and the intellectual property landscape.

Present technology triages at internal KUCTC meetings.

Participate in KU Faculty meetings to review the triage and responses, providing support in decision making for intellectual property protection strategies.

Develop Non-Confidential Summaries for technologies for marketing.

Develop and evaluate company contact lists that target relevant potential licensees.

Participate in license agreement negotiation meetings with companies.

Aid in Terms Sheet Drafting

Aid in license agreement drafting.

Additionally, the Intern may have some flexibility to participate in rotations with other portions of the office as desired (i.e. Intellectual Property)

The hourly rate for this position is $10-15$ an hour

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Experience: Working on or having attained a degree in relevant field.

Education: Bachelors degree in a technical, legal, business, or other relevant field.

Work Experience: 1 year experience in a technical, legal, business, or other relevant field.

Skills: Communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.