INESC TEC is accepting applications for 1 job(s) in the Science and Technology Management Area. (AE2024-0193)

23 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

INESC TEC

Research Field

Technology » Knowledge technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

7 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

36

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

AE2024-0193

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Portuguese version: https://repositorio.inesctec.pt/editais/pt/AE2024-0193.pdf
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Technical Specialist
Job/position/grant:

Job reference: AE2024-0193 (SAL-Geral-SAL)
INESC TEC - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência
Job/position/grant: Technical Specialist
City: Porto
Research field: Main: TECHNOLOGY
Sub: Knowledge technology

Job summary:

INESC TEC is accepting applications for 1 Technical Specialist job in the Science and Technology Management Area.

Scientific Advisor: Daniel Marques Vasconcelos
Duration of the contract: from 2024-07-01 to 2025-03-31 eventually renewable.
Location: INESC TEC, Porto, Portugal

Job description:

Work Area: Science and Technology Management Area.
Project overview: Activities in the field of knowledge management and valorisation: prospecting, identifying and mapping new R&D results; defining and implementing intellectual property protection strategies, supporting the drafting of patent applications and other intellectual property rights, marketing technology to potential buyers; preparing, negotiating and monitoring licensing contracts and defining and implementing open source software strategies.;
Managing industry-institution-researcher interaction. Support for structuring business models. Preparing R&D project applications in the areas of knowledge valorisation, intellectual property and entrepreneurship, mentoring junior researchers, as well as coordinating and participating in scientific and technological dissemination initiatives, particularly in the area of Science and Technology Management. ;
Hands-on training by the SAL team in all the above tasks is planned, as well as support and encouragement for training in international organisations of reference in the area of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, such as WIPO, EPO, IPR Helpdesk, ASTP, LES, CEIPI, among others.;

Objectives: Technology scouting, design of intellectual property strategies, support for patent drafting and choice of software licenses, technology licensing and commercialisation.

Academic Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics or Computer Science, Physics, Bioengeneering or similar.
Minimum profile required: Very good knowledge of English and Portuguese (spoken and written) and scientific culture of excellence for evidence-based analysis and decisions.
Preference factors: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively in a national and international context with INESC TEC researchers, companies, funding agencies, industrial property agents, venture capital investors, etc. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent problem solving skills to deal with complex commercial, legal, interpersonal and inter-organizational issues. Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy and a collaborative approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments. ;
Professional experience in software development and knowledge of the cybersecurity and telecommunications industry will be highly valued. Participation in entrepreneurship programmes, intellectual property training and experience in technology management will enhance the application.

Funding Entity:
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
The hiring shall be governed by what is stipulated in the legislation in force regarding fixed individual employment contracts and by INESC TEC norms.

Selection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
a) Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
b) Proven experience.
DISABILITY INCENTIVE

Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.

Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Daniel Marques Vasconcelos
Member: Rita Lopes
Member: Marta Vranas
Notification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2024-05-23 to 2024-06-07.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in www.inesctec.pt in the section Work with Us.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Academic qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics or Computer Science, Physics, Bioengeneering or similar.
Minimum profile: Very good knowledge of English and Portuguese (spoken and written) and scientific culture of excellence for evidence-based analysis and decisions.
Preference factors: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively in a national and international context with INESC TEC researchers, companies, funding agencies, industrial property agents, venture capital investors, etc. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent problem solving skills to deal with complex commercial, legal, interpersonal and inter-organizational issues. Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy and a collaborative approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments. ;
Professional experience in software development and knowledge of the cybersecurity and telecommunications industry will be highly valued. Participation in entrepreneurship programmes, intellectual property training and experience in technology management will enhance the application.

Research Field

Technology » Knowledge technology

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Selection process

Selection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
a) Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
b) Proven experience.
DISABILITY INCENTIVE

Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.

Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Daniel Marques Vasconcelos
Member: Rita Lopes
Member: Marta Vranas
Notification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2024-05-23 to 2024-06-07.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in www.inesctec.pt in the section Work with Us.

Website for additional job details

https://www.inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2024-0193

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INESC TEC

Country

Portugal

City

Porto

Postal Code

4200-465

Street

Campus da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

Where to apply

Website

https://www.inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2024-0193

Contact

City

Porto

Website

http://www.inesctec.pt

Street

Campus da FEUP - Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

Postal Code

4200-465 Porto

STATUS: EXPIRED