Technology Manager

The University of Saskatchewan seeks a dynamic individual to coordinate the
patenting, marketing, licensing and commercialization of inventions
developed from University research.

The Environment:

The University of Saskatchewan attracts $50 million of research funding
annually to support 1000 faculty and 2500 graduate students in 13 colleges.
The University has strong interests in engineering, natural sciences,
agricultural sciences, and health sciences.

The University has excellent relations with the government and industry,
especially in agricultural biotechnology where Saskatchewan is considered
to be a world-leader, environmental sciences and health sciences, and
tenants of Innovation Place, an associated research park, who have national
and international research and development interests.

The University encourages transfer of technology to the private sector and
actively fosters the development of "spin-off" companies.

Scope

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President (Research) and the Director,
Office of Research Services (ORS), the incumbent will manage the technology
development and transfer processes, and act as a liaison and promote
research collaborations between University faculty members and partners in
the industrial, business and government sectors.

The incumbent will have outstanding interpersonal skills, proven written
and oral presentation ability, proven negotiating skills, proven
understanding of technology management, a background in negotiating,
licensing and intellectual property development, and an understanding of
the patenting process. Candidates should hold degrees in the natural
sciences, engineering, or biomedical sciences, and business management/law,
or have the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
from which comparable skills have been acquired.

Responsibilities:

o       Participate in the management team for the Technology Transfer Office.
o       Identify technology arising from University research.
o       Manage the patenting and licensing processes.
o       Evaluate University technologies and inventions for commercial
potential.
o       Conduct market research, where appropriate.
oFoster sponsored research collaborations between University faculty and
the industrial, business and government sectors.
o       Market University-owned technology.
o       Promote the development of spin-off companies.
o       Identify collaborative R & D opportunities.
o       Secure funding for the development of University technologies.
o       Conduct internal seminars on technology transfer and industry liaison.

Depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate,
the University expects to provide the incumbent with the opportunity to
participate in the management and development of UST, Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the University responsible for the management of intellectual
property.

Submit a resume, the names of three references and a letter of application
discussing experience and relevant accomplishments to:

 Search Committee, Technology Manager
 c/o Dr. Micheal Owen
 Director
 Office of Research Services
 University of Saskatchewan
 210 Kirk Hall
 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
 S7N 5C8

 Facsimile:  306-966-8597

 Closing date:   31March 1995

The University of Saskatchewan is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications by women, aboriginal peoples and/or members of designated
groups are encouraged.  In accordance with Canadian employment practices,
preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Michael Owen
Director
Research Services
210 Kirk Hall
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 0W0

306-966-8575 (tel)
306-966-8597 (fax)
xxxxxx@sask.usask.ca (e-mail)