The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a Software Licensing Specialist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The OSU Advantage IP & Licensing team within the Division of Research and Innovation invites applications for a full-time, entry-level Software Licensing Specialist. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about science communication, technology, and entrepreneurship to grow and develop their careers. Under the supervision and mentorship of the Director of AI Administrative Strategy and Implementation, the incumbent will receive comprehensive training to identify, evaluate, protect, market, and license innovations created by OSU's talented faculty, staff, and students, so that they can successfully carry out the expectation.
This position is meant to provide the incumbent with hands-on experience in negotiating terms for confidentiality, material transfer, option, license, and other intellectual property agreements, helping to bring innovations to market for maximum public benefit.
The position will manage a growing portfolio of patent and copyright assets in various stages of development, and work closely with faculty and students to translate cutting-edge research into practical applications, products, and services that benefit society.
This position is ideal for individuals passionate about building a high-impact career in a university setting, with a commitment to continuous learning and growth. The role offers a dynamic and supportive environment where mentorship and professional development are central, providing an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on expertise in intellectual property and technology commercialization while contributing to the societal impact of cutting-edge research and innovation at the university.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University (OSU) is one of only three land, sea, space, and sun grant universities in the nation. With campuses in Corvallis and Bend, a marine research center in Newport, and an award-winning Ecampus, OSU is committed to shaping today's students into tomorrow's leaders. Our diverse student body of more than 34,000 individuals from around the world thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment.
With over $450 million in competitive research grants and contracts annually, OSU leads the way in practical, problem-solving research that improves lives, protects natural resources, and drives economic growth. OSU's researchers are recognized as leaders in their fields, holding prominent positions in international and national organizations, and their work continues to earn prestigious honors and global recognition.
Typically requires Bachelor's degree in field related to assigned responsibilities. One or more years' experience in the area of technology transfer or business development, including the development, preparation, negotiation, review, and execution of a wide range of business contracts; experience related to patent law, marketing, and licensing contracts, in a university setting; working collaboratively with researchers in intellectual property matters; understanding and interpreting contractual provisions, statutes, and administrative regulations.
Requirements :
Measurable Minimum Qualifications (MMQs)
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business, journalism (science communication), law, or a closely related field.
Accomplishments in academic coursework or professional work demonstrating a strong interest in technology, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
Professional or academic experience demonstrating proficiency in:
Learning and applying new systems and technologies through coursework, project work, internships, or academic research in both collaborative and self-directed environments.
Communicating complex scientific or business concepts through presentations, reports, or published work, with a focus on clarity and professional engagement.
Independently completing complex projects or academic achievements, with an emphasis on self-direction, resilience, and minimal reliance on formal processes.
Working effectively in conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity, demonstrating resourcefulness, collaboration, optimism, and creative problem-solving.
Additional:
Ability to learn and envision potential applications for new technologies and systems quickly in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences, with professionalism and clarity.
Ability to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a professional environment
Capacity for managing projects independently while collaborating effectively within teams to achieve shared goals.
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in dynamic, evolving settings, with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
Creative thinker, open to exploring new strategies and approaches while considering the broader impact, and skilled at navigating unstructured challenges.
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in diverse teams while maintaining a self-directed and resilient approach to achieving results.
Passion for science, business, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on driving innovation in a flexible and inclusive environment.
For compliance with U.S. export control laws, only U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20)) are eligible for consideration.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Type:
This position is eligible for remote work, with the option to work fully or partially in-person on the Corvallis campus within the Division for Research and Innovation. Hours are flexible to support work-life balance, but core working hours should accommodate collaboration during standard business hours in the Pacific time zone. This is primarily a desk-based role with occasional in-person visits (weekly to monthly) for meetings on the Corvallis campus or occasionally at other research locations in the State of Oregon. Out-of-state travel is anticipated 1-2 times per year, with flexibility in scheduling when possible. While local candidates are preferred due to the need for occasional in-person meetings, non-local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off...ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm.The 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.