What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRAIR Biomedical Technology Transfer Fellowship position at U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)?
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is DoD's premier research enterprise for infectious diseases, brain health, and performance optimization. WRAIR’s Office of Research and Technology Applications is offering an educational opportunity focused on the discovery, design, development and delivery of globally impactful solutions for military relevant infectious diseases, brain health, and performance optimization through innovative research and product development. Progress toward these medical solutions requires that the breakthroughs and the knowledge garnered by government scientists must be shared with scientists in academia, private research groups and the pharmaceutical industry for broadest commercial application, production or manufacture. This fellowship offers you an immersive opportunity to learn about the federal Government’s role in advancing scientific innovation and technology transfer.
What will I be doing and why should I apply?
WRAIR’s Office of Research and Technology Applications is primarily focused on the policies and laws that drive technology transfer for biomedical product development at Federal Laboratories. As the selected candidate, you will learn about the development of technology transfer agreements that enable WRAIR's access to research resources (e.g., through material or information exchange and collaboration). You will learn and gain experience from Government agencies who are driving innovation across diverse portfolios of research and development.
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn and gain experience in the following:
- Learn how WRAIR develops and executes agreements like confidential disclosure agreements, material transfers agreements, cooperative research and development agreements and clinical trials agreements to support scientific advancement.
- Learn how to assess scientific inventions for patenting, licensing, and marketing while gaining insights into intellectual property strategies and aligning technologies with societal needs.
- Evaluate and review new WRAIR inventions reported by WRAIR scientists for potential patenting or licensing.
- Analyze WRAIR patent portfolios and develop a comprehensive understanding of scientific portfolios in the biomedical field.
- Learn scientific patenting strategies to enhance your knowledge of intellectual property systems and the role of patents in advancing innovation.
- Identify inventions for submission into the Invention Evaluation Committee (IEC).
- Develop scientific relationships across federal and non-federal entities.
Where will I be located?
Silver Spring, Maryland with an option to participate off-site as needed and approved.
What is the anticipated start date?
WRAIR is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This is a twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the provisions?
- Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
- Training and Travel Allowance
About WRAIR
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements. WRAIR conducts basic science, applied science, and animal and human subjects research to deliver lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter. Areas of focus include tropical infectious diseases and HIV, medical care on the battlefield and post-traumatic stress disorders. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.army.mil.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000