KT Jobs
Here are vacant commercialisation roles (including knowledge/technology transfer positions) within PraxisUnico members organisations.
If you would like to post a vacant position on this page, please email the details to us at info@praxisunico.org.uk
For roles covering research policy, management, support plus more, please those posed on the Research website
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Officer
University of Hull
£31,020 - £35,939
The University’s Knowledge Exchange operates a highly successful Enterprise Centre as well as managing and operating a number of innovative Knowledge Transfer schemes. We are now seeking a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Officer to run the University’s delivery of the national Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme (http://www.ktponline.org.uk/). Working alongside professional and academic colleagues, the post holder will play a prominent role in engaging businesses regionally and nationally to promote KTP as part of an integrated solution to company needs. We are seeking a motivated, energetic and enthusiastic individual preferably with experience of advising businesses. Experience of managing business-specific projects would also be advantageous. Engaging innovative and forward thinking businesses, the post holder will have the ability to identify company requirements and align these to an appropriate KTP solution. To discuss this role informally, please contact Bill Walker, Director of the Knowledge Exchange, T 01482 464902, E w.walker@hull.ac.uk
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Closing date: 27 February 2012
Senior Business Development Manager Ref 1504
Durham University
£37,012 - £44,166
The Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) post is a key role within Durham Business and Innovation Services (DBIS). The post holder responds to the Business Partnerships manager and is a member of the Business Engagement Team whose remit is to work closely with the research base to develop and engage in substantive research collaborations and partnerships and to streamline processes for dealing with business and to nurture multi point of contact relationships across a broad research base with strategic business, public and third sector partners.
The SBDM is responsible for providing a ‘broker’ or ‘link’ service to bring business, public and third sector partners together with relevant academic staff, research groups or research institutes, and to then support, nurture and manage the relationships and be responsible for supporting specific sectors as informed by review of key research strengths and opportunity horizon scanning. Additional responsibilities include the management of knowledge transfer vehicles including the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme and supporting the analytical and consultancy services that are managed by DBIS. In this role you will be taking on a leading position within the Business Development Team and will be expected to manage projects either working alone or with a small team (1-3 people).
Contact: Tel: 0191 334 6499
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Closing date: 28 February 2012
Business Manager: Science and Technology Ref 184/14570/PS
Oxford Brookes University
£41,489, rising annually to £45,336
We need an enthusiastic and professional individual to co-ordinate and manage a number of diverse projects primarily supporting the commercialisation of science and technology. You will seek opportunities for increasing commercially funded research and from the existing research outputs identify commercial opportunities, including licenses and project manage them through to fruition.
You will have experience of the science and technology sectors and will possess business acumen and excellent interpersonal skills. You will have the flexibility, creativity and professionalism required to liaise and negotiate at all levels locally, nationally and internationally. You will be able to communicate effectively with both business and academia, will be a self-starter and will have a hands-on approach. With a good track record of successfully achieving objectives, you will have the vision and drive to support the achievement of the University’s ambitious goals.
Some knowledge of market research, intellectual property management including licensing and contract negotiation would be an advantage.
Contact: Human Resources Tel: 01865 484537
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Closing date: 29 February 2012
Business Development and Improvement Manager
University of Oxford / Oxford University NHS Hospitals Trust
Grade 7, Salary Range £30,460 - £40,157
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours a week
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Oxford have formally entered into a joint working agreement from 1 November. This strategic alliance supports a health sciences partnership that will integrate patient care, teaching and medical research to deliver the best in clinical treatment. The Trust and University are in the process of appointing a new Joint R+D Director.
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development and Improvement Manager to provide support to the partnership Business Development team for developing commercial research relationships between the partners and industry. This post will be funded in first instance by the partnership’s Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
The post-holder will assist the partnership Business Development team in identifying new opportunities for partnership with industry, public bodies and academic-industry networks and support the management and progression of projects from inception to completion of contracts. They will assist the BRC marketing team with promoting the expertise of the Oxford BRC partnerships in the provision of research services, technologies and consultancy and be required to develop strong external and internal networks with key stakeholders engaged in translational research and to support existing links with industry.
The successful candidate will combine strong relationship skills with a good technical knowledge of current themes in translational health research to converse with experts in both Corporate, NHS and University environments and assist the partnership Business Development team with developing and implementing new strategies designed to increase the partnerships (and specifically the BRC’s) interactions with industry and the public sector
The post holder will be based at the Joint Research Office at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.
For details regarding this vacancy please contact Mark Taylor Biomedical Research Centre General Manager via mark.taylor@ouh.nhs.uk
This post is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance with the potential for renewal.. The closing date is 1st March 2012
Contact: Mark Taylor, Biomedical Research Centre, mark.taylor@ouh.nhs.uk
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Closing date: 1 March 2012
Commercial Development Manager (Reference: 12/101936)
Queens University Belfast
£37,012 - £48,246 (including contribution points)
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, the post holder will plan, develop and manage translation of University research,
intellectual property and 'know-how' to deliver increased income from commercial sources.
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Contact: Mr Paul Donachy, tel 028 9097 4725, email p.donachy@qub.ac.uk
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Closing date: 5 March 2012
Knowledge Exchange Officer
University of Oxford, Department of Physics
£36,862 - £44,016
The Department of Physics is seeking to appoint a Knowledge Exchange Officer to bring experience, insight and enthusiasm to the wider application of its world-class research.
The successful applicant will play a vital role in transferring technologies and expertise in Physics at Oxford both to industry and to other academic disciplines. This new post has been created in order to stimulate greater knowledge exchange activity in the Department, not only by effective communication with industry but also by supporting academics and researchers as they undertake their own projects. It forms part of a wider network of research and business development support across the University but offers the opportunity to shape a distinctive provision within Physics. This post has an initial four year fixed-term contract.
There will be particular focus on research in particle physics, astrophysics and planetary physics, but applicants with research experience from any physical science discipline, including that gained within industry, are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Sue Geddes Tel: 01865 273353, email: s.geddes1@physics.ox.ac.uk
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Closing date: 12 March 2012
Market Intelligence Analyst (Physical Sciences)
Imperial Innovations
Salary - depending on experience
Imperial Innovations builds and invests in companies based on inventions from world leading universities. In the course of this activity it must evaluate a significant number of inventions a year and develop plans for exploiting the most promising of those inventions. The Market Intelligence Executive (Physical Sciences) will focus on the commercial viability of inventions and, in particular, the evaluation of market need for emerging technologies such as novel materials, catalysts, process equipment, sensors, software, etc. This role requires someone with a deep understanding of science coupled with commercial acumen.
The analyst’s output will consist of written reports and other communications which will be used to develop commercialisation strategies and support investment decisions. This output will be produced via quantitative and qualitative research, using both primary and secondary resources, combined with analytical skill.
You must be able to understand both the technology and its business application, and be able to translate information effectively between academic and business communities. He or she must also have the perseverance and ingenuity to uncover data from disparate sources and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Working as part of the Ventures team he or she must be confident in working with academics and prospective company management in the support of the development of robust business plans for new businesses.
Contact: Diane Crisp Tel 020 7594 6589, email diana.crisp@imperialinnovations.co.uk
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Closing date: 31 March 2012
