OMAHA, Nebraska (March 31, 2021)—UNeMed Corporation, the technology transfer and commercialization office for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Omaha, is now seeking qualified candidates for its paid internship program.
UNeMed’s interns gain hands-on training, mentorship and all the tools needed to launch a successful career in the technology transfer or biotechnology industry.
All interns work closely with experienced UNeMed staff to help biomedical inventions developed at UNMC and UNO move beyond the laboratory and into the marketplace. UNeMed interns will gain valuable, first-hand experience in a wide range of interdisciplinary, technology transfer-related activities, including:
- Invention evaluations
- Patent and copyright law
- Contract negotiation
- Startup business formation
- Technology marketing
The ideal candidate will:
- Be actively working towards or hold an advanced degree in a scientific field
- Have the ability to comprehend complicated scientific and technical information
- Have excellent research, analytical and writing skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Be an independent thinker who is self-motivated and can take initiative while still contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
- Be able to work with the diverse range of personalities often found among elite academic researchers and biomedical industry executives
- Have the ability work on several projects at one time
UNeMed interns will be expected to:
- Help evaluate new invention submissions
- Develop technical marketing summaries
- Conduct market analysis research
- Promote UNeMed and UNMC innovations to local, regional and national companies
- Manage marketing campaigns
- Identify potential licensees
- Develop communication strategies to promote UNMC and UNO technologies
To apply, submit a résumé or CV with a letter expressing interest to UNeMed@unmc.edu, with “UNeMed Internship” in the subject line. UNeMed will accept applications until the position is filled.
