PROJECT ANALYST: HARBERT INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HIIE) seeks a Project Analyst. The successful candidate will work with researchers, scientists, and clinicians at UAB to review and advise all research and development projects to identify new intellectual property. To develop summaries of the scientific content to present and communicate research findings, foster collaborations, and develop strategic partnerships between academia and industry to translate academic research and development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with researchers, scientists, and clinicians at UAB to review and advise on all research and development projects and to orient on HIIE missions and functions
• Analyzes grants and market trends to convey opportunities to researchers, scientists, and clinicians
• Analyzes the work of scientists and research staff, including initial review of inventions disclosed from a translational perspective, and reading and synthesizing scientific and patent literature on the specific research topic
• Maps pathways to identify new opportunities to license technologies to companies for further development.
• Communicates project results and research data to internal Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HIIE) staff and management, as well as external stakeholders such as investors and industry partners
• Oversees the internship program at HIIE for graduate student interns
• Perform other duties as assigned

Annual Salary: $60,835-$75,705

Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, Immunology or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses a strong understanding of scientific research methodologies and the ability to analyze market trends

UAB Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

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