Junior Technology Transfer Officer

Publish Date: November 8th 2022

N. Ref.: 92/2022

Area: Economic

Area leader: Jaume Marfà

Group: Corporate Development and Technology Transfer

Head of Group: Marta Fonrodona

Position: Junior Technology Transfer Officer

IREC is looking for a Junior Technology Transfer Officer. The professional will be integrated within the IREC’s Corporate Development and Knowledge & Technology Transfer Department as part of the valorization and technology transfer team.

In particular, tasks include:

• Identification and follow-up of research results generated at IREC’s competitive projects.
• Support IP protection and exploitation strategies of identified research results, market prospection, elaboration of commercialization plans, support on business plan design, search of licensees, etc.

The professional ideally would be skilled and have knowledge of protection, valorization and exploitation of research results. Capacity to work in a team, flexible, goals oriented, innovative, with initiative and problem solving skills would be valuable. High level of writing, communication and negotiation skills are mandatory.

Requirements:

Essential:

• University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Management, Economics or Business Administration
• Knowledge of the energy sector and topics
• High proficiency of English and Spanish languages
• High proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and Project

Advantageous:

• Background in IP management, legal and/or KTT activities
• Deep understanding of energy sector and technologies
• Experience in business development, commercial activities, marketing, strategy and negotiation
• Experience at research or technology centers
• Experience in research-industry collaboration projects and programs
• Proficiency of Catalan language

Personal Skills:

• Self-motivated and open-minded
• Good communication skills
• Team Worker.
• Results-oriented.
• Analytical and synthesis capabilities.

Salary:

Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.

Send applications by email directly to [email protected] indicating Junior Technology Transfer Officer (ref 92/2022) in the subject including:

• Curriculum vitae with personal, academic and professional data.
• A motivation letter with reasons for applying, relevant experience, qualifications and value proposition related to the vacancy

Deadline for applications: 12 December 2022

This position will be funded under the project GPE2022-000963, from the “Preparación y Gestión de Proyectos Europeos” call of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI).