Associate Director of Industrial Programs and
Technology Transfer

Auburn University

Auburn University solicits applications and nominations for the Associate
Director of Industrial Programs and Technology Transfer.  Auburn University
is a comprehensive Land-Grant university with a total organized research
program of over $76 million in FY 94/95.  The position reports to the
Director of Industrial Programs and Technology Transfer and works with the
Director and faculty on projects involving the commercialization of
Auburn's intellectual property.   Auburn is committed to aggressively
enhancing its activity in technology transfer and is seeking an energetic
and self-motivated candidate with novel ideas towards this end.

Qualifications:  A bachelor's degree in scientific/technical or business
discipline, and five years experience directly related to product
assessment, technical licensing, intellectual property protection, and/or
marketing.  An advanced degree in a scientific or related discipline may be
substituted for the required experience.  Strong interpersonal and written
communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in high energy
environment and manage a variety of ongoing projects are required.

Salary:   Competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Interacting with university investigators to encourage submission of
technology disclosures;
 Evaluating commercial potential and patentability of inventions;
Arranging for and  managing patent filings as necessary; and
 Identifying potential licensees, marketing technology, negotiating
license agreements with companies, administering existing agreements.
Acts on behalf of the Director in the Director's absence.

Review of candidates will begin on May 27, 1997, and will continue until
the position is filled.  A letter of application as well as a current
resume with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are
required.  Nominations and applications should be sent to:

Dr. William K. Walsh,Chair, Search Committee
Office of the Associate Provost and Vice President for Research
202 Samford Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5112
Phone: (334) 844-4784
E-Mail xxxxxx@eng.auburn.edu

For additional information:
http://www.auburn/edu/research/vpr/ipttadm/index.html.

Auburn University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Martha M. Taylor,   Director               (334) 844-4438
Contracts and Grants Administration         FAX (334) 844-5953
307 Samford Hall
Auburn University,  AL  36849-5131
xxxxxx@mail.auburn.edu