Senior Tech Transfer Specialist - THz & Partnerships

Warsaw University of Technology; Polska; On-site; PLN 75,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw University of Technology, CEZAMAT Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies, invites applications for a part-time role focused on commercialisation and technology transfer of THz research outcomes. The successful candidate will coordinate strategy development and liaise with industry partners.

The role requires a Master degree and at least five years' experience in research results commercialisation, with knowledge of IP law, market potential assessment, and an entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in research results commercialisation and technology transfer.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, protection and commercialisation.
• Ability to assess technology market potential and prepare proposals.
• Entrepreneurial approach to commercialisation and ability to identify market potential.
• Negotiation experience with business and institutional partners at management level.
• Strong strategic communication skills and independence.

Responsibilities

• Commercialise research results from CENTERA2;
• Develop and update technology transfer strategy;
• Coordinate activities to implement and execute the strategy;
• Monitor market trends and prepare recommendations;
• Support IP protection processes and safeguard potentially commercial outcomes;
• Collaborate with WUT units on technology transfer;
• Seek and establish cooperation with industry and other entities;
• Work with research teams and external partners.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Negotiation

Strategic communication

English proficiency

Project coordination

Industry partnership outreach

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Job description

Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies, CEZAMAT

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Department Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies, CEZAMAT Research Field Management sciences » Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 28 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We offer a part-time position at the CENTERA2 Research Unit within the Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies (CEZAMAT) at WUT. The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for:

• the commercialisation of the results of scientific research and R&D work carried out in CENTERA2;
• the development, updating of the knowledge and technology transfer strategy;
• the coordination of activities relating to the implementation and proper execution of the strategy;
• monitoring, analysis of market trends, preparation of recommendations regarding the implementation and commercial potential of research results;
• supporting processes related to the protection of intellectual property, including the identification and safeguarding of outcomes with commercial potential;
• cooperating with units of the WUT involved in technology transfer;
• seeking opportunities to establish cooperation with businesses and other entities;
• cooperating with the research team and external partners.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Management sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates are required:

• a university degree;
• at least 5 years professional experience in the field of research results commercialisation, technology transfer and cooperation between academia and business;
• knowledge of intellectual property law, particularly regarding the protection, management and commercialisation of research results;
• knowledge of technology valuation principles and the ability to prepare technology proposals;
• an entrepreneurial approach to the commercialisation of research outcomes and the ability to identify a technology’s market potential;
• the ability to conduct negotiations and experience in holding discussions with business and institutional partners at the level of management boards and decision-makers;
• competence in strategic communication;
• knowledge of English at a level sufficient to conduct international cooperation, including negotiations and the preparation of documentation;
• independence, initiative and excellent organisational skills;
• no conflict of interest and no competitive activities in relation to the CENTERA2 Terahertz Research and Applications Centre.

1. 6700 -7450 gross pay for part-time employment

2. Part-time employment in a rapidly developing THz unit.

3. Work in an international research team in the modern nanotechnology center of the best and largest Polish technical university.

4. Interactions with industrial partners. Working on the cutting edge.

Eligibility criteria

1. Submission of all required documents:

• a letter of application to the Vice-Rector for General Affairs;
• a CV including the clause:"I consent to the processing of my personal data necessary for the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on Personal Data Protection.";

3) personal questionnaire for the candidate;

4) copy of the diploma of higher education confirming the obtained master’s degree or an equivalent degree;

5) other documents certifying additional qualifications;

• the full capacity to perform acts in law,
• enjoying full civil rights,
• not being convicted by a valid sentence for an intentional crime or an intentional tax offence,
• no disciplinary penalty as defined in Article 276 section 1 items 7 and 8 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 being imposed on them.

Selection process

Candidates who have submitted complete application will be screened by a recruitment committee and selected candidates will be invited for a web-based or telephone-based interview in front of the committee in October/November 2026 (in-person interviews are also possible at the candidate’s expense). WUT reserves the rights to close the competition without selecting a candidate. In such a case, a new job offer will be published.

Additional comments

The person will be employed for Project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T004/23 titled “Center for Terahertz Research and Applications CENTERA2”. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG), Competition of the Foundation for Polish Science, Priority 2 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure 2.1 International Research Agendas.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Warsaw University of Technology/ Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies, CEZAMAT Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-822 Street Poleczki 19 Geofield