Part-time -Gen Innovators Fellowship

Part-time Next-Gen Innovators Fellowship

The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) is inviting candidates with an interest in technology commercialization to apply for an opportunity to join a one-year paid fellowship program called The Next-Gen Innovators Program. The OTT is the office that is charged with protecting and licensing innovations developed at Penn State.

The Next-Gen Innovators Program will provide a comprehensive hands-on approach to developing the next generation of leaders in technology commercialization. The program will span one year, providing trainees with long-term exposure to technology commercialization processes. Participants will rotate through at least three key placements:
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), a Venture Capital (VC) Firm, and a Startup Company.

• It is expected that Fellows will dedicate 4 months with the OTT host in collaboration with other Penn State offices to gain direct experience in technology transfer before transitioning.
• Fellows will then transition into Ben Franklin for about 4 months followed by a placement with a technology-based startup company.
• The Next-Gen Fellows program will be for 20 hours per week for approximately 48 weeks. An additional 2 weeks will be either 20 or 40 hours weekly, as part of a rotation with a university relation department of a venture capital firm in the Philadelphia area.
• The compensation will be $15/hour throughout the program.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have a background in life sciences, physical sciences, law and/or business.
• Graduate students interested in pursuing a career in technology transfer are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, particularly technical writing skills for marketing purposes.
• This position will require individuals who are dedicated, dependable, highly organized, and self-motivated with excellent time-management skills.
• Position may require travel up to 10% of the time for the rotations depending on the location and preferences of the rotation placement partners.

• Hands-On Learning
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  The fellowship candidate(s) will apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings, fostering an understanding of the interdependencies between academia, business and investment.
• Leadership Development
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  The fellowship candidate(s) will be equipped with tools, skills, and experiences needed to drive innovation, bridge the gaps between academia/business/investment, and lead collaborative efforts across those sectors.

To be considered for The Next-Gen Innovators opportunity, you must submit a current resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to join the Next-Gen Fellows program and how your background and experiences position you to meaningfully contribute to the research commercialization objective.

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