Do you want to play a role in commercialising the ideas of world-leading academics?
Why you will love this role:
The variety of the role is remarkable; working within the Technology Transfer (TT) team, you will guide academics as they move from frontier research towards application through the commercialisation of their ideas and inventions. You will find the breadth of scientific diversity and the range of projects statuses (from fledgling idea through to patented and licensed technology) stimulating and engaging. And working at the heart of Europe’s most successful innovation cluster, you will be working with cutting-edge technologies and the next great ideas, able to help these discoveries make a difference in the world.
Your day to day work will involve many different activities:
- Innovation Assessment: Identify the value of innovations through prior art searches, market analysis, and commercial assessments.
- Enhance Value: Contribute to enhancing the value of innovations by identifying potential applications.
- Research Transformation: Help researchers convert their findings into tangible services and products that bridge the gap between academic publications and real-world applications.
- Market Assessments: Conduct market assessments to support the development of intellectual property assets and proof of concept demonstrators.
- Agreements: Read and draft agreements to facilitate the commercialisation process.
- Academic Outreach and Training: Engage with academics to promote Cambridge Enterprise through our outreach and training programs.
- Support Licensing and Company Creation: Support licensing and the creation of new companies through industry and investor partnerships.
What we're looking for:
- Your background is in engineering, physics, maths, chemistry or materials and you have a Ph.D. and/or research experience.
- You may have knowledge of software, AI or data innovations.
- You have an interest in innovation and managing and commercialising intellectual property and a broad interest in science and technology.
- You may already have skills in market research and business development.
- Perhaps you already have knowledge of the patenting process, licensing, or other aspects of technology transfer, and experience in a commercial environment.
- You have excellent organisation skills and can handle and prioritise a number of projects simultaneously.
- You have highly developed communication skills and can put yourself in your customer’s shoes.
- Your IT skills are proficient, you work well within a team, and demonstrate high levels of initiative and creative problem solving.
Diversity and equality matter:
These are our ideal requirements, but we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. At Cambridge Enterprise, we promote a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so please apply if you meet the majority of the job requirements.
If you have any questions about the interview process, or if you need any reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact Ian, Gemma or Michelle at people@enterprise.cam.ac.uk
Why Cambridge Enterprise?
We are at the heart of Europe's most successful research and technology cluster and we're on a mission to bring innovation to life, making a difference to society, the UK economy, and the University of Cambridge. We connect the innovative minds of the University’s academics with the funding, start-up expertise and commercial relationships they need to help their ideas thrive.
Our success stories include an electric vehicle charging technology that's as convenient as filling up with petrol, a programme to prevent ideological extremism, and the world's first treatment for a rare cause of blindness. Now, we need a Commercialisation Associate to join our physical sciences team at our vibrant West Cambridge site.
Now we need a Commercialisation Associate to join the team and play a key role in helping researchers develop their ideas, technologies and inventions into opportunities that are attractive to industry and investors.
Perks at a glance:
- 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid role with genuine flexible working – including work from abroad for up to 30 days a year in most roles
- Generous University pension scheme.
- A commitment to personal development including LinkedIn learning and access to a raft of training courses including the UK TT industry’s ‘gold standard’ courses run by PraxisAuril.
• On-the-job mentoring by some of the world’s most experienced Tech Transfer professionals.
• Career progression framework in place, with promotion opportunities to reflect development in the role, through to Commercialisation Manager. - Family-friendly policies (including enhanced parental leave & childcare benefits, fertility leave, and pregnancy loss leave)
- Mental health and well-being support including access to free counselling.
- Retail and travel discounts.
Closing date:
Sunday 4th August