This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) which is located in the Division of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the University's intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Commercialization Fellow (CF) with direct supervision from the Director or his/her designee, helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries. The CF educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing, protecting (patent, copyright, or tangible property), developing strategic marketing plans for, and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies, managing patent prosecution, coordinating marketing plans, and drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts. The CF places special emphasis on building faculty relationships, making investment decisions, and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.