The University of St Andrews is a research-intensive
university.
The Technology Transfer Centre (TTC) is a key
part of the University’s Entrepreneurial strategy. The Intellectual Property Manager will be based in
the TTC and will report to the Head of Technology Transfer. The TTC is located in purpose built office accommodation at Eden
Campus, Guardbridge. The Centre’s operations increase the wider use and
positive impact of the University’s research activities together with promoting
business engagement. TTC staff have a deep understanding of the expertise and
knowledge generation within the University, and develop networks and contacts
externally with business.
The TTC’s objectives are to:
·
Act as the first point of
access for businesses to engage with the University;
·
Manage the University’s
Intellectual Property (IP);
·
Lead technology
translation, transfer and exploitation (commercialisation);
·
Promote and support
activities delivering research impact; and
·
Encourage enterprise and
entrepreneurship amongst postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and University staff.
Further information and informal enquiries may
be directed to Christian Ziar, email: cfz1@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 467340.
Applications
are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority
Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are
under-represented in professional posts at the University.
The University is committed to equality for
all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN;
Carer Positive;
Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to
enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Further information can be found
at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/.
This
post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a
state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Closing Date: 30
July 2021
Please quote ref: AD2109NB
Further Particulars: AD2109NB FPs.doc
Technology Transfer Centre, RIS
Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Intellectual Property (IP) Manager – AD2109NB
Intellectual Property (IP) Manager – AD2109NB