Innovation Commercialization Associate

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY • 2d ago

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Science, or related STEM field. One (1) or more years of experience in research, commercialization, or administrative support. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a relevant STEM or Business field. Experience with energy technology commercialization, grid innovation, or startup ecosystems. Familiarity with intellectual property, regulatory pathways, and public, private partnerships. Experience in public-facing programs or strategic outreach.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Innovation Commercialization Associate will play a pivotal role in advancing the commercialization of technologies developed within the AERTC, CEWIT, and GrIDD Centers, with a focus on grid modernization, clean energy, and resilience. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in technology transfer, licensing, startup development, and strategic outreach, while contributing to the center's mission of accelerating innovation through public, private partnerships. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Technology Commercialization:

Conduct market research and patent landscape analysis to assess the commercial viability of emerging grid and energy technologies

Assist in preparing materials for licensing and startup development, including executive summaries, pitch decks, and marketing briefs tailored to different audiences

Support the identification and evaluation of new inventions from AERTC, CEWIT, and GrIDD-affiliated researchers or prospective researchers, including facilitating invention disclosure submissions and the evaluation thereof with Intellectual Property Partners (IPP)

Collaborate with IPP and external partners to explore pathways for technology deployment, including licensing, startup formation, and joint development agreements.

Track commercialization progress and contribute to internal reporting and strategy refinement.

Strategic Outreach and Engagement:

Plan outreach activities such as innovation showcases, stakeholder briefings, and community engagement events that highlight AERTC, CEWIT, and GrIDD technologies and partnerships

Develop and update content for newsletters, social media, and relevant Innovation websites (e.g., AERTC, CEWIT, GrIDD, IPP) website to promote commercialization efforts and success stories

Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, investors, and government stakeholders to support technology adoption and collaborative opportunities

Represent Innovation (e.g., AERTC, CEWIT, GrIDD, IPP) at internal and external meetings, conferences, and networking events

Professional Development and Collaboration:

Participate in cross-functional meetings with GrIDD, IPP, CEWIT, and AERTC to align commercialization efforts with broader strategic goals

Engage in training programs and mentorship opportunities to build expertise in technology transfer, innovation strategy, and stakeholder engagement

Contribute to strategic planning, including commercialization of roadmaps and impact metrics

Support improvements to internal workflows, databases, and tracking systems related to commercialization and outreach.

Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other "protected individual" (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This position is at-will. However, we anticipate that the successful candidate will serve for a period of two years.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/) .

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Number: 2503895

Official Job Title: : Administrative Assistant I

Job Field : Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC)

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours: : 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. :

Posting Start Date : Oct 20, 2025

Posting End Date : Nov 20, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Salary: : $45,000 - $55,000

Appointment Type: : Regular

Salary Grade: : N6

SBU Area: : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

Req ID: 2503895

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