.Head of INL Technology Transfer Office (INL-TTO) Job Reference: Ref.12.24.70 Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location: Braga, Portugal Number of Vacancies: 1 Employment Type: Full time Contract Duration: 48 months Open Date for Applications: December 30th, 2024 Closing Date for Applications: January 20th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time) Key words: #sciencebasedinnovation #intellectualproperty #technologytransfer #entrepreneurship Overview INL 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 Duties Be the main manager of the INL-TTO; Represent theINL-TTO; Guarantee theimplementation of the INL Innovation Policy; Design annually the working plan for the sectors and the reports to the INL Innovation Board.
Mandatory Qualifications Education Graduated in any relevant field