Technology Transfer Officer - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (Grant Funded)
As soon as possible until April 30, 2019 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)
The Technology Transfer Officer (TTO) is responsible for advancing innovative research and inventions into commercial opportunities. This position will be located within the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) technology transfer and commercialization organization, Synapse Applied Research and Industry Services (Synapse). This position specifically involves supporting the innovative research and research collaborations within UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) and engaging with other faculties and departments with potential for collaborative research with FSDE.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with Synapse, Research Services, FSDE Industry Partnership Team, researchers, and industry partners to identify and assess Intellectual Property (IP) that has potential commercial value to push through the commercialization pipeline
• Work with industry to develop academic / industrial collaborative partnerships;
• Develop recommendations for protection and commercialization of IP arising from FSDE UPEI
• Negotiate and draft various types of agreements and liaise with legal representation as required on development of agreements involving IP, material and technology transfer, and licensing
• Support the development of business models for new innovation-based opportunities
• Develop marketing strategies for UPEI FSDE technologies to attract licensees
• Identify and advise on potential industry related and commercialization funding opportunities
• Ensure administrative compliance with UPEI’s policies & procedures
• Report and present progress in accordance with predetermined metrics to various internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the FSDE and Synapse at conferences, trade shows or other outreach events, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Master’s degree in science or engineering with three (3) years of related experience
• Experience working with external partners
• Research grant writing
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and/or tasks
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and part of a team
• Must be willing to travel
Qualifications considered as an asset include:
• Additional credentials such as a PhD or MBA
• Experience in fields related to intellectual property and commercialization
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr). Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
