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Energy Accelerator Student Intern

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University of Utah

May 4

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Salt Lake City

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Energy Accelerator Student Intern?

The main responsibility of the Energy Accelerator Student Intern is to assist in the analysis and commercialization of university energy-related technologies by researching, compiling, and analyzing information on various technologies and market conditions.

What skills are required for this internship position?

Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills are required, along with the ability to process and disseminate information effectively.

Who will the Energy Accelerator Student Intern be working under?

The intern will be working under the supervision of the Energy Accelerator staff.

What kind of technologies will the intern be researching?

The intern will be researching various university energy-related technologies.

What is the goal of the market research conducted by the intern?

The goal of the market research is to identify opportunities and develop initial business case fundamentals for the commercialization of energy-related technologies.

Is this internship position suitable for all students?

This internship is particularly suited for highly motivated students who possess strong analytical and research skills.

Will the intern be working independently or as part of a team?

The intern will be working under supervision, indicating collaboration with the Energy Accelerator staff, so it will involve teamwork as well as independent research tasks.

What type of academic background would be beneficial for this role?

Candidates with a background in fields related to energy, business, technology, or research methodologies may find this role particularly beneficial.

Are there specific market conditions that the intern will focus on?

The intern will analyze various market conditions; however, specific focus areas may vary depending on the technologies being researched and their commercialization potential.

University of Utah

Education
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1850
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores