Senior Research Manager

Euraxess; La Coruña; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of A Coruña’s CITIC Research Centre seeks a Senior Manager for Technology Transfer and Innovation to coordinate valorisation of research outcomes and foster university–industry collaboration.

The role requires leadership in planning activities, report preparation and facilitating transfer to market, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent; Master's MECES level 3 preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of research funding mechanisms and grant proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the activities of the Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit, defining priorities, objectives and monitoring mechanisms, and preparing activity and result reports.
• Analyze research results to identify opportunities for valorisation and exploitation, facilitating transfer to the market.
• Promote innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives based on research outcomes, in collaboration with companies, investors and stakeholders.
• Manage, coordinate and monitor collaborative projects with public and private organisations.
• Advise research staff on technology transfer, commercialization and university–industry collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree MECES level 3

Job description

Senior Manager - Technology Transfer and Innovation

University of A Coruña - CITIC Research Centre

CITIC, Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30

Plan and coordinate the activities of the Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit, defining priorities, objectives and monitoring mechanisms, and preparing activity and result reports.

Analyze research results to identify opportunities for valorisation and exploitation, facilitating transfer to the market.

Promote innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives based on research outcomes, in collaboration with companies, investors and stakeholders.

Manage, coordinate and monitor collaborative projects with public and private organisations.

Advise research staff on technology transfer, commercialization and university-industry collaboration.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a Master's degree at MECES level 3.

Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills.

Knowledge of research funding mechanisms and grant proposal development.

The University of A Coruña guarantees selection processes based on merit, transparency and equal opportunities (OTM-R Policies), within the framework of the European HR Excellence in Research accreditation.