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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking a motivated, business-oriented graduate student to join TalkingSick, an NSF I-Corps-funded spin-off from the Aronson-Valdez Lab at Penn State. This position will focus on translating scientific innovation into real-world impact through targeted customer discovery and structured market analysis, as guided by the NSF I-Corps methodology.

The selected student will work directly to:

• Conduct structured interviews with stakeholders across healthcare, wearable tech, and senior care industries.
• Analyze interview findings to map market needs, identify key pain points, and define potential early adopters.
• Assist in refining value propositions and customer segments within the Business Model Canvas framework.
• Support competitive landscape assessments and synthesize insights into strategic recommendations.
• Help prepare presentation materials for weekly NSF I-Corps cohort sessions.

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently or recently enrolled in the Smeal College of Business and demonstrate:

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Interest in innovation-driven entrepreneurship
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams (science + business)

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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