Technology Transfer Fellowship---Negotiator (Rockville, MD or Frederick, MD Offices)
HHS, NIH, NCI, Technology Transfer Center
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Jan-23
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $46,700
Categories:
Science/Research
Salary Details:
Stipends are determined by the level of education and number of years of experience post-graduation and technology transfer. Starting stipends for those with no experience are: Master's degree $46,700; Ph.D. $61,400. Starting stipends are higher with relevant work experience in technology transfer and/or additional, applicable degrees. Stipends are paid monthly in arrears. Health benefits are provided. Annual stipend increases may be given on the Fellow's anniversary date.
Preferred Education:
Masters
The NCI TTC has fellowship opportunities available to qualified candidates in the fast-growing field of technology transfer. This fellowship provides the opportunity to apply a science, legal or business background with a new career in technology transfer. TTC is responsible for negotiating agreements, promoting research partnerships with NCI scientists, and the patenting and licensing of NCI technologies. This experience prepares the Fellow for technology transfer positions within universities, industry or the federal government. The TTC has offices in Rockville and Frederick, MD, but remote work is available. Applicants should indicate the location(s) of interest in their application.
Candidate will primarily be responsible for: • Drafting and negotiating Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) for NCI scientists and their industrial/academic research partners; • Drafting and negotiating licenses for NCI technologies; • Planning and negotiating Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and other technology transfer agreements; • Managing patent prosecution of inventions and overseeing patent related issues for NCI scientists; • Developing technology transfer educational programs for scientists; • Working with TTC’s Technology Analysis and Marketing Unit, NCI researchers and outside parties to help foster commercialization of technologies and collaborative/partnering opportunities; • Other duties as pertaining to intellectual property management and technology transfer.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are filled as they become available. To apply to the NCI TTC Fellowship Program: Submit a copy of your resume or CV, a statement of interest explaining why you are interested in the TTC fellowship program, and two letters of recommendation by email to Ms. Ruth Simpkins at ruth.simpkins@nih.gov.
DHHS/NIH/NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Minimum Requirements • An advanced degree in the sciences, law, business, economics, or public health. All candidates must have a background in the sciences; • Have received most current degree within the last 8 years; • U.S. citizen or permanent resident (must hold green card) eligible for citizenship within 4 years; • Excellent writing and speaking skills.
