Position Description: Western Region Innovation Hub, funded through the NSF I-Corps Program, is the first Hub in the Western US and represents a collaboration of the University of Southern California (USC), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA I-Corps program is housed in the Institute for Technology Advancement (ITA) which is a research institute affiliated with the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, dedicated to the effective transition of innovative research from UCLA for commercialization. Under the leadership of the Co-PI of the Western Region Hub and Director of Institute of Technology Advancement, (ITA), UCLA has overseen more than 200 teams of faculty and students participating in the NSF I-Corps program and has sent more than 10 teams to the National NSF program with seed grants of up to $50,000. Incumbent will work closley with the Program Manager who oversees the daily operation of the I-Corps program at UCLA.
This job has a variable effort. The expected average effort it 0.5 FTE. The effort will change at the beginning of each quarter based on the incumbent's other appointments.
Special Instructions: This is a one year contract position with potential for renewal.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.