May 5, 2025

WRF is opening the application process for our next cohort of Venture Analysts!  Please share this notice with any appropriate distribution lists or any individuals who you think would be good candidates.

Applications may be submitted at https://www.wrfseattle.org/about-us/venture-analysts/

Want to learn more?  On May 12th at noon, two current venture analysts will provide an informal information session via Zoom.    To request an invite, please email VentureAnalyst@wrfseattle.org.

Program Description 

Washington Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking 2-4 Venture Analysts to assist with reviewing potential grants and investments. WRF is a private foundation based in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle that supports the development of groundbreaking technologies at nonprofit research institutions in Washington state. WRF Capital is the investment vehicle for WRF, investing in start-ups in Washington state.  We are particularly focused on spinouts of Washington State research institutions, and life science related investments. 

Venture Analysts will perform background research on grant-making and investment opportunities currently under consideration by WRF. Analysts will gain a greater understanding of the process of commercialization as they work for a locally focused foundation and venture capital firm. 

WRF Venture Analysts: 

  • Work up to 10 hours per week.  Most work can be performed remotely but there will be some on-site time  
  • Receive compensation of $35/hour to start, $40 for post-docs
  • Are appointed for up to a year based on performance and mutual agreement 

 Applicants: 

  • Must be eligible to work for up to 10 hours per week for a year. Applicants are required to confirm their eligibility with their school and advisor. 
  • Must be enrolled in a graduate health related program (e.g. PharmD), a Ph.D. program in a STEM field such as Chemistry, Life Science, Information Technology or Engineering, or in a postdoctoral fellowship program at an approved institution 
  • Must have the consent of their Ph.D. supervisor, academic advisor or P.I. 
  • Must display a history of entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial thinking 
  • Participation in entrepreneurship training (TEC certificate courses in Foster School, Program in Technology Commercialization, SEBA participation, Participation in HIC or Business Plan Competition) or prior business experience will strengthen your application but not be required 

Closing date: end of the day on May 25th, 2025

Kim Emmons

Manager

2815 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98102

Main: (206) 336-5600

Direct: (206) 336-5538