Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Officer: Aberystwyth University
Faculty/Department: Research, Business and Innovation
Salary Scale: £34,804 – £40,322 per annum
Duration: Fixed term to 31 July 2023
Full-time / Part-time: Full Time
Posted Date: 19/02/2021
Closing Date: 14/03/2021
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.
An opportunity has arisen for a Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Officer in the Department of Research, Business and Innovation (RB&I), reporting to the European and Business Development Manager (EBDM).
The Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Officerwill be responsible for:
- Advising on commercialisation potential and identifying commercial strategies for transferring technologies into industry; supporting the negotiation of Technology Transfer opportunities, including managing and administering post-deal activity.
- Advising on Intellectual Property (IP), working closely with the Technology Transfer Contracts and Intellectual Property Officer.
The post holder will take a proactive approach to ensure that RBI offers reliable and proactive advice and services relating to Technology Transfer and IP. This role will also support the activities of the Research Development Officers, who will be discussing translational funding opportunities with academics researchers, and students and the EBDM, who will be matching opportunities with businesses.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues in Contracts and Policies, RBI Finance, Project Management and REF & Research Monitoring.
To make an informal enquiry, please contact Anne Howells at nsh@aber.ac.uk.
Ref: RBI.21.3448
Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role meets the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application. Please see attached Job Description for more information on the sponsorship process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and in particular, those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, candidates with disabilities and female candidates. We specifically encourage female candidates to apply for this post as they are currently under-represented at this level in our organisation.
We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.