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USC is one of the world’s leading private research universities. The institution has more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures and has increased its growth strategy by emphasizing collaboration across multiple disciplines to address key societal needs. When you choose the technology transfer career path, you become part of the innovation ecosystem built to support researchers advancing breakthrough technologies and entrepreneurs launching startup companies. It is a rewarding path for those who enjoy working with world-class researchers and inventors in an academic setting. Each day working in a technology transfer office is a day of potentially saving lives and making the world a better place.

Manager, Technology Licensing – Physical Science

USC Stevens Center for Innovation seeks 2 outstanding candidates for the position of Licensing Manager in engineering and physical sciences. As part of this role, the USC Stevens Center manages the university’s intellectual property portfolio stemming from USC’s approximately $1 billion in annual research expenditures and manages related patenting, technology marketing, licensing, and new venture development activity aimed at transitioning the university innovations into commercial applications for the benefit of society. Licensing Managers play a key role in supporting these efforts.

The best candidates will have an advanced degree in either chemistry, material sciences, applied physics, or engineering (preferably electrical engineering), a passion for emerging technologies, very strong organization and communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow. Prior licensing and/or technology assessment experience is preferred but not required. This position provides an opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded physical science graduate to play an active and critical role as new technologies go from idea to market. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to new approaches in innovation management and licensing within an already bold and forward-thinking academic institution!

APPLY NOW! If you think you have got what it takes, please see our two job postings listed below:

  1. Manager, Technology Licensing – Physical Science (REQ20170049)
  2. Manager, Technology Licensing – Physical Science (REQ20170047)

Innovation Intern Program

Are you a USC graduate student interested in marketing and the commercialization of academic technology? The USC Stevens Center serves as a university-wide resource that works to move discoveries of researchers from lab to market. We are looking for USC graduate students to support efforts in marketing new technologies, assessing IP protection strategies, and assisting with licensing agreements. Interns will be mentored by a licensing manager and work in an entrepreneurial setting at the Credit Union Building at UPC.

Applications for Fall 2026 internships will be reviewed beginning in August. This is a paid internship and requires 5 hours a week for at least one semester. Interns will be paired with a licensing manager and receive training and mentorship in these functions:

  • Technology market analysis
  • Marketing campaign
  • Patentability and copyright analysis
  • Negotiation of IP agreements such as options, licenses, CDAs and IIAs

APPLY NOW! Please complete the application form at bit.ly/stevens-intern and email it with your CV to stvinvi@usc.edu.