About IFAE
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. IFAE has the status of a "University Institute" attached to the UAB and its premises are within the campus of the University.
About the Knowledge & Technology Transfer Unit
The IFAE's Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) unit supports the protection and valorisation of research results to ultimately transfer them from the institute to society. The KTT unit manages a technological portfolio of more than 10 patent families, and works closely with the Catalan Government's Patent Fund (Ginjol) and other partners. Its intellectual property mainly involves radiation & particle detector technologies for medical imaging, security, and quality control, as well as emerging technologies in quantum computing, smart sensing devices, and advanced microelectronics readout systems. The unit promotes spin‑off creation and entrepreneurship culture, engaging with other R&D; centres and business schools.
Job Title: Technology Transfer Technician
We are looking for a Technology Transfer Technician to support the Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) Unit by executing the following tasks:
- Scouting of novel R&D; results and evaluation of their innovation and market potential.
- Provide advisory support to IFAE researchers in the preparation of national and international innovation project proposals, including technology valorisation, business modelling and intellectual property rights (IPR) management, for submission to public/private funding agencies.
- Support in the process of protection of inventions, maintenance of IPR (patents, utility models, etc.) and intangible assets portfolio updates.
- Promotion and exploitation of the IFAE's portfolio of technologies.
- Business development and licensing of technologies.
- Reporting on KTT Unit KPIs to government authorities.
- Participation in local, regional and national Tech Transfer networks.
- Diffusion of training tools and programmes for researchers regarding entrepreneurship culture and pre‑acceleration.
- Support in the venture creation processes and spin‑off growth based on research results.
Required Skills and Evaluation Criteria
Education
- Degree in science or engineering (physics or similar).
Knowledge
- Level of English to interact with international partners.
- Knowledge on innovation, IPR management or entrepreneurship will be an asset.
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) will be an asset.
Professional Experience
- Experience working in a research and/or KTT environment will be a plus.
Offer Details
- Full‑time contract (40 hours/week).
- Contract indefinite (Activitats Científic‑Tècniques). Position level: Tècnic/a d'administració nivell 1.
- Contract period: April 1 – March 31 of the following year.
- Probation period: 6 months.
- Salary proportional to experience and qualifications within the corresponding category range.
Equal Opportunity Statement
IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply. In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre‑existing relationship with the Consortium administration (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) will have priority in the awarding of the position.
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