Technical Subject Matter Expert & General Technologist Intern (Federal Work-Study)
Company Overview
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report.Â
FAU is an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious and ready to take on the world. Â
As an elite R1 research institution, Florida Atlantic University is a center of groundbreaking research. The Office of Technology Development (OTD) serves as the vital bridge between academic innovation and the commercial marketplace. We protect university-owned intellectual property (patents, copyrights, and trademarks) and drive societal progress by translating these inventive ideas into viable products and services that will be licensed by
corporations or government agencies or brought to market through spin-out startups.
If you want to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research, business strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship, this is where you belong.
Your primary mission is to break down advanced research and verify the technical accuracy of our commercial outreach campaigns:
- Technical Translation & Analysis: Read, dissect, and summarize research concepts and inventions from FAU researchers across the university.
- Commercialization Assessment: Partner with business development and marketing teams to research industry competitors, analyze technical competitive advantages, and identify commercial use cases for new technology.
- Business Development Enablement: Teach corporate outreach and business development teams the key technical concepts of an invention, helping them craft technically accurate outbound emails and responses.
- Strategic Copy Review: Review and edit marketing summaries, non-confidential technology briefs, and promotion materials to ensure the scientific details are accurate and compelling.
- Operational Database Support: Log, categorize, and cross-reference intellectual property categories within OTD databases to keep inventions indexed properly.
Exclusive Professional Development & Training
To ensure your success, you will receive elite training and networking opportunities that will bridge the gap between STEM and business:
- The Adams Center for Entrepreneurship: Gain access to startup economics, market validation, and business pitch development training.
- AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers): Access world-class industry training modules specifically designed to teach STEM students the mechanics of patent licensing, market analysis, and technology transfer.
- Salesforce CRM Training: Learn how complex B2B pipelines organize and track intellectual property assets in enterprise workflows.
Role Overview & Team Structure
Are you passionate about your area of study, and appreciate that career success comes with a broad understanding of job functions? You may be, for example, an engineer, chemist, biologist, AI researcher, medical or nursing student, or cyber enthusiast who wants to learn how scientific concepts turn into commercial ventures. This is your launchpad. We are seeking ambitious Undergraduate’s and Graduate students from specialized disciplines for a collaborative, team-based tech-transfer internship for the full academic year.
In this role, you will act as the "Technical Translator." Working in a multidisciplinary team alongside marketing and sales interns, you will analyze scientific information and disclosures from FAU researchers. Your job is to translate complex science into marketable value propositions and competitive analysis that may influence researchers and enable business development and marketing teams to promote innovations accurately. This hybrid role balances deep-tech analysis with business strategy, making it perfect for majors looking to enhance their careers.
Who You Are (Desired Skills & Qualifications)
- Academic & Program Eligibility: Enrolled FAU undergraduate or graduate student. A larger portion of work will come from STEM fields (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Cybersecurity, AI/Robotics, etc.). Must have a confirmed Federal Work-Study (FWS) award for the 2026–2027 year.
- Scientific Curiosity: Passion for learning about technologies outside of your specific major and the ability to grasp new scientific concepts quickly.
- Translation Communication: Ability to explain deep technical information and processes using clear, everyday terminology.
- Analytical Reasoning: Analytical and research skills; able to work with your team on commercial markets and map technical features to customer benefits.
- Team Synergy: Capable of working with non-technical team members, supporting sales and marketing colleagues to meet deliverables.
Why You Should Apply
Bridge the Gap Between Science and Business: Many only have experience directly in their major or primary area of interest. This role demonstrates to future employers that you are flexible and can translate your skills across industries and roles.
Flexible & Hybrid: This position offers a flexible schedule that respects your classes, combining remote lead generation with high-energy, in-person strategy sessions on the Boca Raton campus (other campuses can be considered).
How to Apply
Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis throughout Late July and August 2026. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your academic field, engineering/science concentrations, and your interest in technology commercialization through Handshake.
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- College Student
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