Details

Open Date 04/18/2024

Requisition Number PRN14741N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Energy Accelerator Student Intern

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00642 - Technology Licensing Office

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18.00

Close Date

Priority Review Date

Job Summary

Internship Summary

The Energy Accelerator at the Technology Licensing Office is looking for highly motivated students to serve as market research analysts – to assist in the analysis and commercialization of University energy related technologies. Under the supervision of the Energy Accelerator staff, the interns will be responsible for researching, compiling, and analyzing information on various technologies and market conditions to identify opportunities and develop initial business case fundamentals. Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to process and disseminate information effectively required.

Responsibilities

R esponsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research to support informed economic decision-making.

• Research and compile information related to market trends, product demand, customer demographics, existing competitors, market geography, and potential competitive advantages utilizing search engines, market databases, and other business research tools.

• Summarize and analyze data with recommendations related to research findings.

• Assist in developing commercialization strategy.

• Support in preparing to pitch for venture capital including conducting research on target market size, industry trends and competitive analysis.

• Obtain feedback from subject matter experts regarding opportunity potential and recommended development/strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a University of Utah Student

Preferences

Ability to translate complex concepts and methodologies into easily understood language. Finance, Marketing, Economics, Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations or other business-related majors preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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