Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This incumbent serves as primary liaison between UGA researchers and external collaborators by reviewing, negotiating, and drafting material transfer, non-disclosure and other intellectual property (IP) agreements. This position is within Innovation Gateway, UGA's commercialization program in the Office of Research, which encompasses the University's intellectual property licensing and startup support functions to ensure that research discoveries reach their full potential for public benefit. The successful candidate will bring significant contracting experience (preferably in an academic research setting), excellent organizational skills, a demonstrated capacity for creative problem solving, an exceptional customer-service approach, and the ability thrive in a collaborative environment. This individual will oversee and negotiate a wide variety of IP agreements ensuring that all terms and conditions comply with the UGA IP policy, applicable laws and regulations. The position involves a motivated, detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team and can establish excellent working relationships with university faculty/staff, industry partners and academic collaborators.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .