What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Commercialization Specialist position at uta?
The Technology Commercialization Specialist focuses on identifying, nurturing, and managing partnerships across community, corporate, investor, government, academic, and nonprofit sectors. The ideal candidate is responsible for advancing a portfolio of university technologies into the commercial marketplace through the facilitation of licensing agreements or assisting in the formation of start-up companies to advance the technology to market. Collaborate closely with university faculty to drive intellectual property (IP) development and technology commercialization. Acting as a liaison between university research and external stakeholders, harness University innovations to generate impact, secure funding, and create commercialization opportunities. Possess expertise in technology sales, marketing and business development. This position will support a wide range of activities to contribute to the overall success of The University of Texas at Arlington’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development.