Research Development and Technology Commercialization Officer

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K - $90K

💻 Research

🗓️ October 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Research Development and Technology Commercialization Officer. This role supports university investigators in securing external funding and fosters a culture of research, while managing technology transfer, including intellectual property protection and license negotiations. The officer collaborates with various research office teams to enhance funding success and expand the university's research enterprise.

Highlights

Supports faculty, staff, and postdocs in developing competitive external grant proposals and funding strategies.
Manages technology transfer processes, including review, intellectual property legal protection, and licensing negotiations.
Collaborates with research compliance, sponsored projects, and knowledge mobilization teams.
Requires Bachelor’s degree related to research development or technology commercialization and minimum four years' experience in grant proposal development.
Experience in technology commercialization, intellectual property, and knowledge mobilization essential.
Knowledge of higher education research environment, funding processes, and external agencies’ policies.
Skills in relationship-building, strategic thinking, and effective communication with university investigators.
Desired qualifications include advanced degree, research development experience, technology transfer certification (RTTP or CLP), and experience with corporate partnerships.
Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 annually, full-time (40 hours per week).
Position located within the Office of Research Administration, categorized as Administrative-Professional.