Technology Transfer Officer: University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is seeking a Technology Transfer Officer to join the Impact and Knowledge Exchange team in Research & Innovation.
The Directorate of R&I has key responsibilities for supporting strategic pillars of the newly launched Aberdeen 2040 Strategic Plan, with a particular focus on managing the external funding research portfolio, supporting knowledge exchange for economic, policy and cultural development, managing the institutional post graduate school and ensuring that our governance research integrity policies ensures the highest quality of research and knowledge exchange are achieved.
The Technology Transfer Officer will have a particular focus on developing opportunities for engagement with industry, identification of intellectual property and potential commercialisation routes. The post will also support the creation of start up and spin out companies in the life sciences, supporting the University of Aberdeen’s goals under the Aberdeen City Region Deal. The Technology Transfer Officer will have a key role in the further development of a thriving centre of R&D in the life sciences through commercialisation of new inventions and discoveries.
The successful candidate will have a degree in the life sciences and knowledge of intellectual property, experience of working in a research environment and of applying for grant funding. Experience of managing projects and communicating with both academia and industry is also required. For a Grade 7 appointment, extensive experience of working in a technology transfer, knowledge exchange of research commercialisation role and a track record in negotiating and securing commercial deals involving intellectual property will be required.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6/7 scale (£33,797 – £49,552 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Ann Lewendon, Commercialisation Manager, e-mail: a.lewendon@abdn.ac.uk.
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: RAI082A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11th February 2021.
Research & Innovation embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.