Contracts Specialist II

The Industrial Contracts Specialist II, under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Contracts, will serve in the Office of Technology Transfer by independently drafting, negotiating and finalizing research-related agreements involving sensitive intellectual property, publication, or funding-related terms; these include, but are not limited to, material transfer, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, industry sponsored research agreements, and industry-funded subcontracts. This role supports the commercialization of Rice University research by ensuring agreements comply with university and federal policies, facilitating collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners, and helping advance the university’s research impact through effective contract administration.