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January 22,1999

number 1855

	Research and Discovery at Carolina The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
		OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Campus Box 4105, 308 Bynum Hall Chapel Hill NC 27599-4105 (919) 966-3929 FAY- (919) 962-0646

January 21, 1999

Dear Colleagues:

The Office of Technology Development is recruiting for the soon to be vacant position of Technology Development Associate. The selected candidate will replace Dr. Bronwen Nishikawa who recently resigned from OTD after serving as a TDA for 2 1/2 years. The recruitment announcement/position description is attached. I am writing to ask you to forward this announcement and encourage qualified individuals to apply.

The Technology Development Associate for the Office of Technology Development is a key member of the professional staff reporting directly to me. OTD received 106 new disclosures, licensed 63 inventions and filed 78 U.S. patent applications in FY98. New inventions are reported from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public Health, Business and Information and Library Science and the College of Arts and Science. Additional information about OTD may be obtained at the Internet address: http://research.unc.edu/otd

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Francis J. Meyer,

Associate Vice Provost and Director,

Office of Technology Development

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

The Office of Technology Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks applications for the position of Technology Development Associate. Duties include:

Evaluation and marketing of inventions with an emphasis in biological sciences, and negotiating license, option, and other agreement-- for assigned invention cases.
Management and facilitation of interactions among faculty, industry licensing personnel, research sponsors, patent counsel and University administrators.
Direction and performance of special projects within the Office of Technology Development, as assigned by the Director.
Development and maintenance of industry and business development contacts, with an emphasis on development of University-Industry partnerships.

Requirements include an advanced degree. A Ph.D. in a biological science is preferred. Candidates should have three or more years of experience in contract negotiation, marketing, product development or laboratory experience. Previous experience as a patent examiner or patent agent is desirable.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within budgetary parameters. Interested candidates should submit a C.V. and a letter summarizing qualifications (along with salary requirements) to:

Ms. Pamela D. Harris
Office of Technology Development
The University of North at Chapel Hill
CB# 4105
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-4105

Applications received prior to February 20th 1999 will receive first consideration.

UNC-CH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER