TRIUMF Innovations is the commercialization arm for TRIUMF, building commercialization programs using novel business models, partnerships and technology licenses. We are establishing a pilot cohort program for Commercialization Interns to provide students and researchers at TRIUMF with opportunities to gain valuable experience and practical skills in commercialization and entrepreneurship.

This program is open to current TRIUMF staff and students who have approval from their direct supervisor and Associate Lab Director to spend 10%-20% of their time on commercialization projects over a 9-12-month period.

The Commercialization Intern will receive training and practical experience from the TRIUMF Innovations Team in:

technology assessments for novel discoveries and inventions at TRIUMF
building business/market cases for novel technologies
confidentiality agreements and intellectual property management
developing strategies for industry engagements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must be a TRIUMF graduate student or post-doctoral fellow for the entire internship
Must have pre-approval from their TRIUMF Direct Supervisor and Associate Lab Director

Desired Characteristics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Interest and experience in business development and commercialization related to TRIUMF technologies
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Self-started who can manage multiple task simultaneously with limited supervision
Ability to learn fast and achieve high level of results
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment within a matrix organization

If you are interested, please email your cover letter and resume to Tammy @ tchung@triumfinnovations.ca

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 17, 2020.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tammy @ (604)222-7523.