Skysong Innovations Fellow

Skysong Innovations Fellow The Skysong Innovations (SI) Fellows Program is an education program available to graduate (Masters/PhD/MBA/JD) students and Post-Doctoral Fellows at Arizona State University (ASU) with a focus on the physical and/or life sciences. The program concentrates on providing support for the assessment of the commercial potential of new technologies disclosed to SI. Working with SI, ASU’s exclusive intellectual property management and technology transfer organization, Fellows will be exposed to a wide range of emerging technologies and commercialization opportunities that are developed by ASU researchers in the physical and/or life sciences areas. Participants will interact with technology transfer professionals across multiple areas within SI. SI Fellows will be expected to commit between 5-20 hours per week and a minimum participation of (1) one year. What you’ll do: Experiential Component Participate in a paid internship program focusing on assessing technical, commercial, and intellectual property (IP) aspects of ASU technologies, and assisting in the development and execution of commercialization and patenting strategies for ASU technologies Review invention disclosures submitted to SI for purposes of IP protection, including but not limited to following up with principal inventors (PI) regarding technical information regarding their disclosed technologies Work with SI’s business development team in the marketing and licensing of ASU-owned technologies, including preparing marketing materials, identifying marketing targets, and facilitating discussions between interested parties and ASU PIs regarding the technologies Engage with SI’s outside patent counsel in the preparation and prosecution of ASU-owned IP through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as patent offices of various foreign jurisdictions Assist the Life Science team in creating and fostering relationships with various faculty, schools, departments, and labs at ASU to promote and educate PIs on IP and commercialization activity at ASU Engage with outside investors, venture capital operations, accelerators, and/or incubators in furtherance of SI’s commercialization efforts Instructional Component Participate in a series of activities and direct training that will provide the necessary elements to perform assessments of new technologies at SI Receive instruction on U.S. Patent Law as it relates to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications Receive instruction on aspects of marketing university technology and negotiating license agreements for university IP Other duties as assigned What you'll need: Proficiency in scientific discipline with the ability to be trained in the feasibility of the commercial potential of scientific work Ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex scientific ideas Willingness to learn Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent time management skills with the demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to ASU Enterprise Partners, Skysong Innovations, and Arizona State University Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies • Ability to work independently Ability to represent the institution well An advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects Relevant qualifications: Arizona State University student at the master’s, doctoral, post-doctoral level, or professional level (MBA/JD) An ASU student at the master’s, doctoral, post-doctoral level, or professional level (MBA/JD) with the availability to work 5-20 hours per week. The SI Fellows Program requires a student to commit to a minimum participation of (1) one year and must be eligible to work in the U.S. in an off-campus position. A student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality and invention-assignment agreement and must obtain consent from an acadmeic advisor/supervisor. Application Documents: Resume Statement of Interest Benefits: Hybrid work schedule. We work from home on Mondays and Fridays! $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement Hands-on experience in a professional environment Professional development plans Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000 courses Professional skills workshops At ASU Enterprise Partners: ASU Enterprise Partners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to extend Arizona State University’s reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, Skysong Innovations and University Realty. ASU Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional services to its affiliates. The Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and Solutions.  At ASU Enterprise Partners We serve ASU and one another with integrity, trust and compassion We engage step up, own it, collaborate We innovate. continuously, fearlessly, make decisions and take risks We care that everyone feels respected and valued for who they are Skysong Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer Learn More: Skysong Innovations is ASU’s exclusive technology transfer and intellectual property management company responsible for the rapid and wide dissemination of ASU’s discoveries and inventions into the marketplace for the public good. Our goal is the rapid and wide dissemination of ASU discoveries and inventions into the marketplace. With the support of its entrepreneurial arm at Skysong Innovations, ASU has become one of the top-performing U.S. universities in terms of intellectual property inputs (inventions disclosed by ASU researchers) and outputs (licensing deals and start-ups). Skysong Innovations was established in 2003 as an Arizona Limited Liability company, formerly known as AzTE. We’re making a big impact We’ve been tracking our success since 2003 and have the numbers to show it: #1 university in U.S. for innovation #9 university globally for granted utility patents $1.4B external funding raised by startups 250 launched startups 1.5K U.S. patents issues since FY'03 4.6K invention disclosures At Skysong Innovations, you matter. As a Skysong Innovations employee, you are the critical liaison between university inventions and real-world impact. As a member of our team, you move university technology to the marketplace in a variety of ways. Whether it’s facilitating invention disclosures, providing entrepreneurial coaching, linking to venture funding, connecting researchers to outside companies or developing commercialization strategies, the work we do inspires further innovation, develops new products, creates jobs, grows future companies and even launches new industries. Our Values: You think creatively, and you don’t sacrifice the critical details in favor of the big picture. You look at the broad-scale applications of nascent products and technologies, and work to bring each one of them into the marketplace. You’re willing to brainstorm alternative commercialization pathways to find the best mode to market. You’re a powerful mind in your own field, and you’re eager to work with present and future leaders in others. Your expertise allows you to appreciate how different marketing and licensing decisions will affect potential industry partners, and allows you to act as a sentinel who ensures a fair return on the value provided by university intellectual property. You’re excited to engage with the highest-level faculty and students, interface with dynamic ventures both within the local community and around the country, and provide access to top-tier entrepreneurial support that will help retain and grow high-performing startups. You’re an innovator among innovators. You devise and deploy broad, unique outreach initiatives within and beyond the university, launching and protecting intellectual property while maximizing opportunities for technology transfer in broader industries. You look for ways to ensure that top products and startups deliver maximum social, economic and even global impact. Our Benefits: Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week! Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution 22 days of vacation time 11 holidays, including your birthday Parental leave Significant tuition reductions 30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

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