The Polsky Science and Technology Associates Program is an opportunity for current University of Chicago graduate students to work with the Polsky Center’s technology and business development teams.
Associates will participate in many aspects of the technology commercialization process, with a focus on screening new invention disclosures for potential intellectual property (IP) protection and analyzing the commercial landscape.
This is an opportunity to gain valuable technology management experience from a scientific, legal, and business perspective while learning more about some of the University’s newest and most exciting technologies.
This position will support managers in the IP assessment, marketing, and licensing of University technologies. This may include conducting patentability review of new technologies, identifying potential industry partners, and developing marketing materials.