Manager (Technology Development) - Office of Knowledge Transfer

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology invites applications to lead commercialization, knowledge transfer, and technology licensing for the InnoHK Centers HKCRES and PowerSAC, especially where energy systems intersect with power electronics.

Reporting to senior leaders, the appointee will collaborate with researchers, industry partners, investors and advisers to translate research outputs into licensing opportunities, scalable ventures, and strategic collaborations across local and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in Materials Science, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related disciplines.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in technology commercialization, business development, technology transfer, licensing or startup/venture building.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercialization, knowledge transfer and research translation initiatives for InnoHK Centers.
• Identify commercialization opportunities in energy, materials, power electronics and related fields.
• Facilitate research collaborations, licensing and industry partnerships with local and international stakeholders.
• Conduct market assessment, technology landscaping and benchmarking to support commercialization roadmaps.
• Support IP generation, portfolio management, patent strategy and commercialization planning.
• Establish strategic relationships with industry partners, startups, investors and government agencies.
• Guide venture planning, advise startup teams on formation, fundraising and investment deals.
• Lead technology transfer and startup formation initiatives through incubation and acceleration programs.
• Prepare commercialization reports, case studies and impact metrics for reporting requirements.
• Develop technology marketing initiatives and organize technology roadshows and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree or above in Materials Science, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

The University is inviting applications to manage activities on technology dissemination and marketing / industrial collaboration / technology licensing / commercialization / entrepreneurship for the research outputs and intellectual properties (IP) of the InnoHK Research Centers (InnoHK Centers) - Hong Kong Center for Renewable Energy and Storage (HKCRES) and Power Semiconductors and Applications Center (PowerSAC), particularly where energy systems and power electronics-enabled applications intersect.

Reporting to the Head (Materials and Sustainable Technologies) of the Office of Knowledge Transfer and the Directors of HKCRES and PowerSAC, the appointee will work closely with researchers, industry partners, investors, entrepreneurs and relevant professional advisers to translate research outcomes into practical collaborations, licensing opportunities and scalable ventures.

The key responsibilities of the position include:

• Manage commercialization, knowledge transfer and research translation initiatives arising from the InnoHK Centers and related HKUST research programs.
• Develop a strong understanding of related technologies and identify commercialization opportunities in energy, advanced materials, power electronics, and related fields.
• Facilitate research collaborations, technology licensing, and industry partnerships with local, Chinese Mainland, and international stakeholders.
• Conduct market assessment, technology landscaping and benchmarking, customer and stakeholder identification to support technology positioning and commercialization roadmaps.
• Support IP generation, portfolio management, patent strategy, technology evaluation, and commercialization planning.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners, startups, investors, accelerators, government agencies, and international organizations.
• Guide early-stage venture planning, advise and support startup teams on company formation, business model development, fundraising, investor engagement and investment deal structuring.
• Lead and support technology transfer, commercialization, and startup formation initiatives by facilitating access to incubation and acceleration programs, entrepreneurial training, mentorship, government and gap funding schemes, and investor networks.
• Prepare commercialization reports, case studies, and impact metrics to support InnoHK, HKUST, and government reporting requirements.
• Manage technology marketing initiatives, including marketing channel development, organizing technology roadshows and events, and preparing and presenting marketing materials.

Applicants should have a master's degree or above in the area of Materials Science, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related disciplines, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in technology commercialization, business development in related sectors, technology transfer, licensing, startup development, venture building, investment, corporate innovation or innovation management and technology portfolio management.

Candidates with experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be advantageous:

• Battery technologies, energy storage systems, and next-generation energy materials
• Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
• Renewable energy technologies
• Smart energy systems
• Carbon neutrality and decarbonization technologies
• Sustainable materials and circular economy solutions
• Utility-scale energy applications
• Power electronics and power semiconductor applications

Ability for effective communication with professionals of diverse background in both industry and academia; excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); highly motivated and proactive; excellent communication and organizational skills; a good team player; ability to work independently and competence at multi-tasking are required.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.