Technology Marketing Student Intern

Oregon State University is seeking a part-time Technology Marketing Student Intern for its Division of Research and Innovation - Advantage. The intern will develop and maintain non-confidential marketing materials for university technologies, conduct market research, support prospective licensee outreach, and assist with invention review and prior art searches under the supervision of a licensing manager.

What you'll do:

• Draft, edit, and maintain non-confidential technology marketing materials for OSU inventions, including concise descriptions of the technology, applications, advantages, development status, and commercial opportunities
• Work directly with OSU inventors and licensing managers to understand technologies and confirm the technical accuracy, clarity, and appropriate level of disclosure in marketing materials
• Keep existing technology marketing materials current by incorporating relevant new developments, including publications, patent filings and issued patents, research advances, validation data, and other approved updates
• Review and help maintain technology listings on OSU Advantage marketing channels, including the OSU Advantage website and InPart, for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and continued relevance
• Communicate marketing activity and progress to inventors, including when technology listings are created or updated, where technologies are being promoted, and relevant responses or expressions of interest when directed by the licensing manager
• Conduct targeted market and industry research to identify potential applications, relevant market segments, competing or alternative approaches, and companies that may be prospective licensees or commercialization partners
• Identify prospective licensees and support targeted outreach campaigns, including preparation of company lists, contact research, and tailored non-confidential outreach materials
• Participate in meetings, calls, and communications with OSU researchers, licensing managers, startup companies, and prospective licensees as appropriate
• Review invention disclosures, facilitate their submission by working with OSU inventors to gather and clarify relevant technical information, and conduct prior art searches related to disclosed technologies
• Other Duties as Assigned

What they're looking for:

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard + High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program + Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term + Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* + Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term + Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• [?25lAbility to understand, learn, and communicate technical, scientific, business, or other complex information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information accurately and concisely and communicate professionally with researchers, staff, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment with confidential information, and drive projects to completion
• Proficiency with common productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or the ability to quickly learn required software and technology platforms
• Academic background or coursework in STEM, business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, or a related field
• Experience or demonstrated interest in technical writing, science communication, marketing, market research, business research, or competitive analysis
• Previous work or research experience in a technical, scientific, or business setting
• Interest in technology commercialization, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, or university-industry partnerships
• Experience using generative AI tools effectively and responsibly, including developing effective prompts and evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, quality, and appropriate use

Benefits:

• Intentional skill development to prepare students for success after graduation, including critical thinking, technology, and professionalism skills