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Fellowship Opportunities in Technology Transfer - Negotiator

Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)

The DHHS, NIH, NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) has fellowship opportunities available to qualified candidates in one of the fastest growing fields, technology transfer. These fellowship opportunities let you combine your science background with a new career in the technology transfer field. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in the sciences and/or a law degree with a background in the sciences.

The TTC is responsible for negotiating agreements and promoting research partnerships between NCI scientists and outside parties such as universities and biotechnology/ pharmaceutical companies. These research partnerships allow for federally funded research findings to be further developed and commercialized.

Candidate will be responsible for:

• Drafting and negotiating Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) for NCI scientists and their industrial/academic research partners;
• Planning and negotiating Material Transfer Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements and other technology transfer agreements;
• Development of technology transfer educational programs for scientists;
• Overseeing patent related issues for NCI scientists;
• Other duties as pertaining to intellectual property and technology transfer.

Stipends are determined by the level of education and number of years of experience post-graduation. Starting stipends for those with no experience are: Master's degree $33,900, Ph.D. or J.D. $48,300. Starting stipends are higher if candidate has relevant work experience and/or additional, applicable degrees. Stipends are paid monthly in arrears. Annual stipend increases may be given on the Fellow's anniversary date and health benefits are provided. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (must hold green card) eligible for citizenship within 4 years. Candidate must have received most current degree within the last 8 years.

To apply

Submit a copy of your resume or CV and a statement of interest explaining why you are interested in the TTC fellowship program. Also, include two letters of recommendation.

Fax to:
Attention: TTC Fellowship Coordinator (fax# 301-402-2117)

or mail to:
Technology Transfer Center
National Cancer Institute
6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20852
ATTN: TTC Fellowship Coordinator.

E-mail to: kgriffin@mail.nih.gov
Subject: TTC Fellowship.

Applications are accepted year round.

DHHS/NIH/NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers.