
Postdoctoral Fellow, UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) and Bridge Innovation & Business Development (BIBD)
The goal of the UMCCTS is to accelerate the translation of basic discoveries into practical, cost effective solutions that improve human health and to develop and support the next generation of leaders in clinical and translational research.
The UMass Chan Bridge Innovation & Business Development department is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive business strategy that promotes innovation, supports entrepreneurship, optimizes the institution’s research portfolio, and leverages the wide array of expertise and capabilities that exist throughout our academic community.
We are seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to join our efforts in developing, managing, and translating the institution’s research portfolio. This is a full-time training position intended to prepare a scientist interested in moving into business development, intellectual property, preclinical therapeutic development, academic administration, policy, or similar career paths. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to or be responsible for a range of projects within the UMCCTS related to our NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) grant. The individual will report to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Business Development and work closely with the staff of both offices.
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This is a two-year position, with opportunity to renew pending performance and funding availability.
UMass Chan Medical School recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
To apply, submit a cover letter and CV (or resume) as a single pdf directly to nathaniel.hafer@umassmed.edu .
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