Montana Career Opportunity – Director-Technology Transfer – University of Montana

The University of Montana invites applications for the position of Director of Technology Transfer. The Director reports to the Vice President for Research and Development and oversees functions of technology transfer. Primary responsibilities are to (1) identify and protect intellectual property; (2) encourage and facilitate invention disclosure reporting, (3) market, commercialize and audit UM technology, and (4) foster local, state, and regional economic development.

Candidates should have the following: (1) scientific background in biosciences, (2) a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent, Ph.D. or other terminal degree preferred, (3) five years of progressively responsible experience in technology transfer, and (4) demonstrated interpersonal and skills.

The University of Montana is a state institution with a student body of 14,000 and research expenditures of approximately $62,000,000 in FY2008. Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe.

Send resume, letter of application, and name/phone numbers of three professional references, preferably electronically, to:

[email protected]

Tech Transfer Search Committee

The University of Montana

University Hall, Room 116

Missoula, MT 59812

Ph: 406-243-6670

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to live in one of the finest locations in America!

The position is currently vacant and review of candidates will begin on May 18, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. A full position description can be accessed at http://www.umt.edu/hrs/employment.html.

The University of Montana is an AA/EO/ADA/Veterans Preference employer.