Office of Technology Management & Industry Relations Director Candidates

The University of Missouri - Columbia (MU) is seeking an innovative, energetic and experienced individual to serve as Director of the Office of Technology Management and Industry Relations. The Director will report to the Vice Chancellor for Research at MU and will be responsible for stimulating the development and commercialization of advanced technology, protecting University intellectual property, and transforming technology into successful enterprises. The Director will lead program associates in close interaction with faculty and industry contacts and will interact with community, business, University and state government leaders throughout Missouri in developing University technologies.

We are seeking an individual with a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering or Master's degree in Science or Engineering plus a Law degree. Ideally, the Director should have experience in both university and industry environments. This individual should have an established record success in technology transfer, intellectual property management and university/industry contracting.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Robert Hall, Interim Vice Chancellor for Research, Office of Research, 205 Jesse Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. Official application must also be made to Human Resource Services by submitting an online application at https://jobs.missouri.edu/index.php. MU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.