Services and Technology Transfer – Intellectual Property Officer

Services and Technology Transfer – Intellectual Property Officer Job Reference:

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.25.302 Employer:

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location:

Braga, Portugal Group/Unit:

Services and Technology Transfer Office Number of Vacancies:

1 Employment

Type:

Full time Contract Duration:

24

months Open Date for

Applications:

April 30

t

h

, 2025 Closing Date

for Applications

:

May

2

1

st

, 2025

, 23h00m (Lisbon Time) Key words:

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IPknowlegde

#

technologytransfer

#

comercialisation

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projectmanagement Overview INL was created with the aim of boosting Nanotechnology research and its imp

act in society, at a R

egional, I

berian

and International level. S

tarting 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. In order to pursue our strategic goals of innovation,

INL is opening a position for an Officer in the Services and Technology Transfer Office (STTO). Job

Duties The job duties will be the following: Identify and evaluate potential IP generated within the organi

sation; Manage the patenting process, including liais

ing with patent attorneys; Maintain an up

-to-date database of the organisation's IP portfolio; Advise researchers on I

P protection and best practices; Assess the commercia

l potential of research outputs; Develop and implement strategies for licensing, spin

-offs, or industry partnerships; Negotiate, draft, and manage licensing agr

eements and tech transfer deals; Facilitate

startup

/spin-off cre

ation based on research outputs; Identify potential industry part

ners for technology commercialisation; Build relationships with investors, companies, and public age

ncies for funding opportunities; Organis

e networking events to connect researc

hers with industry stakeholders; Oversee contracts related to IP, li

censing, and R&D collaborations; Work with legal teams and IP attorneys to resolve I

P-related disputes or conflicts; Conduct training sessions and workshops for re

searchers on IP and commercialisation; Support the development of internal policies and guidelines for

IP protection and tech transfer; Provide regular reports on tech

transfer performance and impact; Support the implementation of innovation-related public funding programs. Mandatory

Qualifications Education Graduated in Physics, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant field Experience

and Technical Skills Intellectual Property (IP) Knowledge Deep understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets

; Experience with IP protection strategies and patent filing processes

; Knowledge of licensing agreements and IP valuation

. Te

chnology Transfer & Commercialis

ation Ability to assess the commercial potential of research outputs

; Experience in negotiating tech transfer agreements (

e.g.,

licensing, spin-offs)

; Skills in preparing business cases for technology commerciali

s

ation

. Negotiation & Contract Management Experience in drafting and managing contracts related to IP and tech transfer

; Experience in managing industry-academia collaborations

. Communication Skills Experience in communicating complex IP and commercialis

ation processes to non-experts

; Ability to identify, select and interact with potential industry partners and investment opportunities

. Project Management & Strategic Thinking Ability to manage and execute tech

nology

transfer projects

. Other

Valued

Skills Experience work

ing in RTOs or similar r

esearch environments

; Experience in

technology transfer activities. Personal Skills Strong negotiation skills for licensing and collaboration agreements

; Strategic

mind set

to align tech transfer activities with institutional goals

; Strong organis

ational skills

to track IP filings, agreements, and partnerships

; Excellent verbal and written communication

and interpersonal

skills for engaging with

researchers,

legal

experts

and

industry partners

; Ability to navigate complex deals and resolve conflicts; Initiative and a

utonomy; Capacity to work in a dynamic research environment with evolving technologies; Proactive approach

and a strong problem-solving skills to navigate IP,

legal, financial,

and technical transfer

challenges; Customer orientation; Ability to work independently and as team player. Our Benefits Competitive salary

; Tax benefits

and other Diplomatic privileges; Private health i

nsurance; F

amily allowance

s (according to family situation); N

ursery service at INL premises

(subject to availability); Support for e

ducation fees of dependent children; Relocation support; 30

working

days o

f annual leave. How to Apply The

application

must be

in English

and

include the

following

mandatory

documents

: a)

Cover letter

; b)

Curriculum Vitae

; c)

Academic

and/or Professional

diplomas

. Online application instructions: The application is made online by clicking the “Apply

” button; The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form

; The candidate must submit the m

andatory

documents

mentioned above

in

pdf format by including them in the “A

dditional files” sectio

n using the “Add portfolio” button. Important note: Incomplete applications including the

failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered. How the

Selection P

rocess

works

A. Applications e

ligibility check This stage will be carried out

on the basis of the mandatory

requirements, education, experience and techn

ical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents.

Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will

move forward to

t

he next stage

.

B. CV Assessment T

he Selection Committee

will evaluate the eligible applications

based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best

ranked candidates will be shortlisted for

the

interview

stage(s).

C. Interview(s) The interview(s) may be done

in different formats:

video

recording

,

online or onsite. The question based interview will

evaluat

e the match between the

candid

ate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical

and personal skills.

To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation. D. Nomination The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. Additional Information Application feedback We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good c

ommunications with

all

candidate

s. No matter the outcome of your application, we will

always

provide you with feedback

. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle INL follows

a non-discri

mination and equal access principle

, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues. The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process. About INL The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (

http://www.inl.int

), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.

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