Tech Transfer Associate – Physical Sciences & Engineering

Cambridge Enterprise; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Hybrid role with flexible working

University pension scheme

LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave & childcare benefits

Mental health support

Menopause support

Discounts

Job summary

Cambridge Enterprise in Cambridge is seeking a Commercialisation Associate on a fixed-term 10-month contract. The role supports commercialising academic ideas, assessing inventions, IP management, and exploring market opportunities to attract investment and partnerships.

You’ll work with academics, patent attorneys and commercial partners across a varied portfolio, helping researchers develop ideas with real-world impact and build expertise in technology transfer and venture creation.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a scientific or technical discipline and/or research experience.
• A genuine interest in technology commercialisation, IP or innovation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills and confidence learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess new inventions and support IP management within the commercialisation pathway.
• Explore market opportunities and help researchers develop ideas that attract investment and partnerships.
• Work across Cambridge Enterprise to support technology transfer and venture creation.
• Collaborate with academics, patent attorneys, and commercial partners.
• Help researchers build ideas with real-world impact and breadth of innovation knowledge.

Skills

Ph.D. in Science/Engineering

Tech commercialization interest

Analytical skills

Organization & time management

Prioritization & deadlines

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

MS 365 proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Physical Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Cambridge Enterprise in Cambridge is seeking a Commercialisation Associate on a fixed-term 10-month contract. The role supports commercialising academic ideas, assessing inventions, IP management, and exploring market opportunities to attract investment and partnerships.

You’ll work with academics, patent attorneys and commercial partners across a varied portfolio, helping researchers develop ideas with real-world impact and build expertise in technology transfer and venture creation.