.Job Reference: Ref.12.24.70Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)Location: Braga, PortugalNumber of Vacancies: 1Employment Type: Full timeContract Duration: 48 monthsOpen Date for Applications: December 30th, 2024Closing Date for Applications: January 20th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)Key words: #sciencebasedinnovation #intellectualproperty #technologytransfer #entrepreneurshipOverviewINL was created with the aim of boosting Nanotechnology research and its impact in society, at a regional, Iberian and international level, starting by putting together a world class research infrastructure, attracting top principal investigators (PIs), creating new know-how and intellectual property, collaborating with existing companies as well as stimulating the creation of new spin-off start-ups.
INL was conceived to assure world-class research excellence in all its activity areas and to:Develop partnerships with the industry and foster the transfer of knowledge into economic value and jobs; Train researchers and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce for the nanotechnology industry, through the implementation of joint training programs with universities and RTD centres; Attract international companies to the region; Boost the regional technology transfer system for local industry.In order to pursue our strategic goals of innovation, the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory is opening a position for the Head of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO).Candidates must have a track record in intellectual property protection, technology transfer, contracts and licensing experience demonstrated by agreements with the private sector.
Experience in the electronics sector is desirable.
A successful candidate must have the ability to lead a team with the charter of enhancing and expansion of our technology portfolio, thus successfully positioning INL as a leading innovating facility in nanotechnology.
It is essential that the TTO head has decision-making that allows them to unblock crossroads that may be reached both with external entities, but also internally.Job DutiesThe job duties will be the following:Be the main manager of the INL-TTO; Represent the INL-TTO;Guarantee the implementation of the INL Innovation Policy; Design annually the working plan for the sectors and the reports to the INL Innovation Board.Mandatory QualificationsEducationGraduated in Physics, Nano/Microelectronics, or any other relevant field