Research Development and Technology Commercialization Officer

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K - $90K

💻 Other

🗓️ October 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Research Development and Technology Commercialization Officer. The role involves collaborating with university investigators to enhance their competitiveness for external funding, supporting research office teams, and managing the transfer of technologies into commercial sectors including technology review, intellectual property protection, and licensing negotiations.

Highlights

Work with faculty, staff, and postdocs to develop competitive grant proposals and support external funding efforts.
Collaborate with research office teams on compliance, sponsored projects, and technology transfer.
Manage technology commercialization processes including review, IP legal protection, and license negotiations.
Requires knowledge of higher education research environments and funding processes.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree related to assigned areas and at least four years’ experience with grant proposal development.
Desired qualifications include an advanced degree, experience leading complex research initiatives, and technology transfer certifications (RTTP or CLP).
Salary range is $80,000-$90,000 annually.
Position is full-time with a 40-hour workweek under the Administrative-Professional group.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills required.
Supports fostering a culture of research and expanding Oakland University's research enterprise.