Research assistant in Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property (a fully funded PhD position)

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Rudolfovo - Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto

Research Field

Juridical sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Slovenia

Application Deadline

10 May 2024 - 23:55 (Europe/Ljubljana)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

About the position:

This position allows you to conduct a fully funded 4-year PhD position with a salary. A PhD prepares candidates for careers in academic institutions, research-oriented international and national organizations, and the industry.

Centre for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Rights at Rudolfovo research institute is actively seeking a talented and passionate young researcher to contribute to cutting-edge publications and (both research and applicative) projects in the field of technology transfer and intellectual property. The group is interested in working with a young researcher who has a keen interest in doing research in the area of technology transfer, intellectual property (rights and management), dispersion of innovation and adoption of technologies, innovation systems, intellectual property or/and patent informatics, and in contributing to new knowledge and innovation. We are particularly seeking candidates who are passionate about working with patent and related innovation data and would like to utilize patent data and analytics to generate new insights into trends in society, technology, and industry.

 

The topics of specific interest are:

• Emerging technologies and/or advanced technologies, innovation, and intellectual property
• Digital technologies, innovation, and intellectual property
• Innovation and intellectual property for sustainability and circularity
• Technology transfer for new digital, sustainable, and circular transitions
• Technology transfer and emerging and/or advanced and/or digital technologies
• AI and intellectual property
• Diffusion and adaption of emerging, advanced, or digital technologies
• Patent informatics
• Open science and intellectual property

 

The candidates can however focus on a wider scope of either intellectual property (management), intellectual property rights and/or technology transfer, or broader innovation studies. All project proposals within this will be considered in scope.

 

PhD project proposal draft:

As an applicant, you must prepare a preliminary draft for the PhD project you would like to undertake within the areas as listed above. This should be a minimum of 2 pages and a maximum of 5 pages, and possible ideas for the problem should be presented, as well as relevance and theoretical and methodological approaches. The project sketch will be included in the competence assessment. You will create a final project description in collaboration with the supervisor(s) during the next months.

 

About the organization and what you would do?

Rudolfovo (https://www.rudolfovo.eu/ )  is a public scientific research institute in Novo Mesto in Slovenia, founded in March 2022 with the aim of accelerating the technological and economic development of southeastern Slovenia. The institute's focus is on four global areas: industry 4.0, digitization, circular economy, and technology transfer/intellectual property.

 

Your contribution is made through:

• Enrolling in, working on, and completing your PhD. Rudolfovo will cover all costs related to PhD study. The candidate will do a PhD study at a nearby university or PhD School, which will best align with the selected research topic and the candidate's preferences. Potential institutions include the University of Ljubljana, University of Maribor, University of Zagreb, Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, and the faculties in Novo mesto with PhD. programs (FIŠ, FINI) 
• Research work with a focus on the fields related to the Centres scope and that of Rudolfovo
• Work on projects and cooperation with other Institute researchers, as well as external academic and industrial collaborators
• Popularization of science and outreach in the form of workshops, conference, trainings and education

 

What will Rudolfovo offer to you?

• An opportunity for specialized and focused work in the area of your interest and potential to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers
• Motivating compensation package reciprocal to your academic status and work experience
• The option of starting or continuing doctoral studies at any nearby university (Ljubljana, Novo mesto, Zagreb)
• Help with finding accommodation within Novo Mesto and its surroundings

 

Qualification requirements

• Completed a two-year master’s program, i.e., 2nd Bologna level of study, within a subject area that is relevant for the doctoral project.  Candidates who plan to complete their master until June 2024 are also encouraged to apply.
• Documented knowledge of English (native language, provided relevant language certificate (e.g. TOEFL), or your thesis was written in English, or you have documented relevant professional experience in English or you have completed your previous degrees in the English language)
• Good grade averages from the master’s degree

 

It is advantageous if the candidate has:

• Documented good analytical skills and relevant method knowledge
• Proven record of working with patent or other innovation data
• Finished 2nd Bologna level of study, i.e., master studies within the following fields: in business, innovation studies, social studies, law, data science, or engineering, which will also be well-connected to the proposed proposal and the Centre's scope of research.
• Knowledge of Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, or Bosnian languages is an advantage. If the Slovenian language is considered necessary to carry out the outlined project, good documented knowledge of the Slovenian language is a requirement.

 

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

• The quality and relevance of the project description as delineated in this application
• The master’s thesis and academic specialization in the master’s study
• Grades and language skills – candidates are asked to provide context for the average grades (e.g. noting the maximum grade to shine light on your grade average)
• Relevant experience from research work, including general past work experience (including previous publication and project work)
• Your motivation for the position and general suitability for the position

 

The application should include:

• Application letter with a description of your motivation to apply for the position
• Complete CV (education, work, and teaching experience and overview of any scientific publications)
• Copy of diplomas for master’s and bachelor’s education, and any other relevant certificates
• A PhD project draft of 2-5 pages where you explain the idea for the PhD project, general research question, theoretical and planned methodological approach and progression plan.
• Your master thesis
• Name and contact information for 1-3 references (name, your relation to the person, email, and phone number)
• Other documentation on the activities considered relevant for the position and wished to be taken into consideration in the assessment

 

For more information about the position, contact the Head of the Centre for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Rights, Associated Prof. Dolores Modic, at [email protected]

For administrative issues about this position, contact  [email protected]

The candidates should apply to:

[email protected]

The email should be entitled: Application to the position of Junior Researcher in Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property

 

Application deadline: 10.5.2024

Requirements

Research Field

All

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Rudolfovo - Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto

Country

Slovenia

City

Novo mesto

Postal Code

8000

Street

Podbreznik 15

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Novo mesto

Website

https://www.rudolfovo.eu/

Street

Podbreznik 15

Postal Code

8000

E-Mail

[email protected]
[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED