University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

Researcher Liaison Program Manager

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$742kDetected 22 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
  • Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.
  • At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison for faculty researchers in chemistry, biology, and engineering, building trusted relationships across departments, labs, centers, and institutes.
  • Manage technology portfolios and lead projects end-to-end to advance research with strong commercialization potential.
  • Collaborate closely with IDEA Center colleagues across IP, contracts, technology development, and business development.
  • The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or PhD in a STEM field

Nice to have

  • Advise research teams on commercialization potential, intellectual property strategy, and technology transfer pathways.
  • Evaluate invention disclosures and research outputs to identify novel technologies and assess technical and market viability.
  • Apply business, market, and IP principles to guide portfolio development and prioritization.
  • Identify emerging technology and market trends and connect insights across campus to inform opportunity development.
  • Translate complex academic research into relevant commercial opportunities while working effectively within academic workflows.
  • Supervise and mentor interns or analysts supporting the Researcher Liaison program.
  • Demonstrate strong project management, communication, emotional intelligence, organization, and attention to detail in all responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field

Compensation

  • Salary is up to $100,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.

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