Valorisation Manager for the Universities of Applied Sciences within the AUHA (KdG, AP and AMA) and within the following domains: healthy, sustainable and inclusive city; digital innovation

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Antwerp

Research Field

Economics » Administrative sciences
Economics » Management studies
Economics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp  is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. 

The University of Antwerp is looking for a full-time (m/f/x) Valorisation Manager for the Universities of Applied Sciences within the AUHA (KdG, AP and AMA) and within the following domains: Healthy, sustainable and inclusive city; Digital innovation; Sustainable careers, as part of the support for basic and applied research provided by the Industrial Research Fund (IOF).

Position

• As a valorisation manager, you will facilitate the growth of the valorisation potential of practice-oriented research within the universities of applied sciences by, among other things:
  • (i) promote cooperation with the business community and develop a network with private and public sector partners;
  • (ii) identify, describe and protect the 'intellectual property' and potentially valorisable knowledge;
  • (iii) proactively explore new initiatives in the field of collaboration and valorisation, with a particular focus on the impact of rapidly evolving technology on new research and valorisation opportunities in the fields described above.
  • (iv) facilitate the entire valorisation process (from the identification of valorisation partners and the definition of projects to the conclusion of agreements).
• You tap into new valorisation opportunities with the aim of valorising the expertise available within the universities of applied sciences, together with the business world and other professional field organisations;
• As a member of the universities of applied sciences, you stimulate cooperation with the other institutions of the AUHA and you help build national and international networks;
• In your position, you will work closely with the other valorisation managers and valorisation experts from the University of Antwerp and the universities of applied sciences;
• You will help develop the strategy, roadmap and collaborations of the universities of applied sciences within the valorisation policy of the AUHA. You will become the single point of contact for the valorisation policy within the AUHA universities of applied sciences.

More generally, your activities will focus on the industrial and societal valorisation of research results, with the aim of increasing the IOF parameters of the AUHA. The Valorisation manager's main focus is on facilitating industrial revenues, revenues from EU programmes, patents and spin-offs.

Profile

• You are in possession of a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience in one of the fields described above.
• You will be appointed at the University of Antwerp, but will mainly work on location, on the campuses of the AUHA universities of applied sciences involved.
• You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and have the necessary communication and administrative skills and experience in contract negotiations;
• You have a feel for both practice-oriented research within universities of applied sciences and the business sector;
• You have demonstrable valorisation knowledge, preferably related to one of the domains described above;
• Experience with technology transfer processes based on scientific knowledge is recommended;
• Experience in managing and managing various projects is recommended;
• Experience with various aspects of property rights management is recommended;
• You are connecting, quality-oriented, honest, creative and collaborative;
• Due to the international context of the position, a good active knowledge of English is necessary;
• You feel comfortable representing the interests of different institutions and partners in order to arrive at a joint valorisation approach.

What we offer

• An employment contract of indefinite duration, depending on positive evaluations and available budgets, appointed at the University of Antwerp. After 1 year, there is a first evaluation.
• A full-time gross monthly salary of Valorisation manager with a salary scale for postdoctoral researcher or lecturer. You can consult the pay scales here  .
• A dynamic and stimulating environment;
• Flexible working hours;
• 40 days of leave per year and closing week between Christmas and New Year;
• Free commuting by public transport;
• Possibility of a bicycle allowance;
• The date of commencement of employment: as soon as possible.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy up to and including April 15, 2024 via the online application platform of the University of Antwerp. Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to add the following attachments: (1) a motivation letter and (2) your CV.
• The selection committee will review all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. Once a decision has been made, we will notify you and inform you about the next steps in the selection process. We ask you to take these dates into account in your calendar: April 22, 2024.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, you can consult the Frequently Asked Questions or email [email protected] .
• For information about the IOF, please contact Jurgen Joossens (Tel. 03 265 30 25, [email protected]  );
• If you have any questions about the position, please contact Katrien Van Raemdonck ([email protected] )

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award  for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity  and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Antwerp

Country

Belgium

City

Antwerp

Postal Code

2000

Street

Prinsstraat 13

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-antwerp/2024/valorisation-manage…

Contact

City

Antwerp

Website

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/

Postal Code

2000

STATUS: EXPIRED