About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Western Research, under the leadership of the Vice-President (Research), is responsible for ensuring that Western has vibrant and growing interaction with various sources of research funding and that the faculties have increasing funding for their research programs. It is also responsible to ensure a healthy flow of technology resulting from Western research to the commercial world thereby creating jobs, increasing economic development and the general betterment of society.

Innovation & Strategic Partnerships unites the Western Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Strategic Partnerships, and Western Research Parks, driving the impact of Western’s research by fostering connections between research, industry, and communities.

As a Business Intelligence Associate (BIA), you will support the planning, promotion, and recruitment efforts for the Fall session of Commercial IQ, a program that helps participants develop commercialization plans for their research. Commercial IQ is delivered jointly by the Western TTO and the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship (MIFE).

Responsibilities

Work will include:

- Support workshops for research groups focused on research commercialization

Document workshop outcomes and coordinate follow-up activities
Conduct market research and develop tailored commercialization examples




Collaborate one-on-one with researchers to identify commercialization pathways for their work
Support program planning and content development for Commercial IQ
Provide input and recommendations to program managers

Qualifications

Preference will be given to students in science-based programs (e.g., Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences).
Students in Business programs with current or prior experience in the sciences are encouraged to apply.
Students enrolled in combined Science and Business programs are also encouraged to apply.

Other requirements

Technical knowledge in Science related fields with some business understanding
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated and self-disciplined with a "can-do" attitude
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Previous experience preparing business pitches
Familiar with database searching
Familiar with MS Word, PowerPoint, and deep knowledge with Excel

Learning opportunities

Exposure to technology commercialization, business development and innovation culture on campus
Collaborate with business and science professionals
Hands-on technology commercialization experience
Build understanding of IP strategy and research-based venture creation
Receive mentorship from TTO and MIFE staff




Expand networking through engagement with industry professionals and entrepreneurs
Develop potential co-founder relationships with researchers advancing creative technologies
Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:
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This is not a vacant position; an internal candidate has been identified for appointment, subject to completion of the recruitment process.

This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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