S2 – Tech Transfer Officer

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya is seeking a tech transfer officer to join the Corporate Development & Technology Transfer Department. The role focuses on identifying research results, supporting IP protection and exploitation strategies, and participating in valorisation and tech transfer initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of energy technologies, tech transfer concepts, and strong writing, communication and negotiation skills in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Qualifications

• University degree in science, technology, engineering or related field is required.
• Knowledge of energy technologies and sector is essential.
• Knowledge of Technology Transfer and Industrial Property concepts.
• Good command of English, Spanish and Catalan.

Responsibilities

• Identification and follow-up of research results generated at IREC’s competitive projects.
• Support IP protection and exploitation strategies, market prospection, commercialization plans, business plan design, licensee search.
• Participation in valorisation projects and tech transfer initiatives.

Education

University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or related

Job description

IREC is looking for a tech transfer officer. The professional will be integrated within IREC’s Corporate Development & Technology Transfer Department as part of the valorization and technology transfer team.

In particular, tasks include:

• Identification and follow-up of research results generated at IREC’s competitive projects.
• Support IP protection and exploitation strategies of identified research results, market prospection, elaboration of commercialization plans, support on business plan design, search of licensees, etc.
• Participation in valorisation projects and tech transfer initiatives.

The professional ideally would be skilled and have knowledge of protection, valorization and exploitation of research results. Capacity to work in a team, flexible, goals oriented, innovative, with initiative and problem-solving skills would be valuable. High level of writing, communication and negotiation skills are mandatory.

Requirements:

• University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or related.
• Knowledge of energy technologies and sector
• Knowledge of Technology Transfer and Industrial Property concepts
• Good command of English, Spanish and Catalan

Advantageous:

• PhD in the field of energy
• Background in IP management, legal and/or KTT activities
• Deep understanding of energy sector and technologies
• Experience at research or technology centers
• Experience in research-industry collaboration

Personal Skills:

• Self-motivated and open-minded
• Team Worker.
• Results-oriented.
• Analytical and synthesis capabilities.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.

Deadline for applications: November 2026