Licensing Associate 1, Office of Innovation Tech Transfer & Commercial
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Jan 27, 2026 | |
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Job Title:
Licensing Associate 1, Office of Innovation Tech Transfer & Commercial Posting Start Date:
1/27/26 Work Arrangement:
Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. About the Department
The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at the University of Cincinnati, headquartered in the 1819 Innovation Hub, serves as the university's central engine for transforming cutting-edge research into impactful real-world solutions. As the primary driver of technology identification protection, development, transfer, and commercialization, the TTO identifies innovative discoveries across UC's research enterprise, manages intellectual property strategies, andaccelerates the path from innovation to invention to market. Through the cultivation of strategic external partnerships and determination of the most promising commercialization pathway, the TTO ensures that each UC innovation is matched with the optimal resources, networks, and strategies for successful market entry. By providing expert guidance, robust connections, and strategic support, the TTO empowers UC's innovators to maximize the societal and economic value of their work, fueling advancements in health, sustainability, and regional economicdevelopment. Job Overview
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer, the Licensing Associate assists in identifying and evaluating university technologies to support their transfer to external partners. The selected candidate will work closely with researchers to understand their innovations, develop an understanding of the relevant intellectual property and technology landscape, prepare non-confidential summaries, and support coordination with the commercialization team to create opportunities for UC's technology portfolio. The Licensing Associate will gain experience supporting technology development and managing intellectual property in an academic environment. The Licensing Associate will develop strong working relationships with university researchers,intellectual property counsel, and colleagues in the Office of Innovation and the Office of Research. The Licensing Associate will also work collaboratively with other members of the Technology Transfer team, including the Commercialization team, to support coordinated engagement across the University of Cincinnati. Essential Functions
Required Education
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in academic technology transfer; scientific or research/development; contract compliance; licensing in an intellectual property setting, or related field. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: up to $65,000 annually based on candidate experience Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:101324 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Apply now
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