Technology Transfer Manager Physical Sciences (w/m/d) — Universität Bern
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Full description
The UniBE is versatile. With us, you can expect a wide variety of topics and a lot of design freedom.
Their tasks
They support researchers from the mentioned universities and associated institutions in the field of physical sciences in cooperation with industry and in the commercial implementation of their research results. The drafting and negotiation of contracts is an important part of your work. The work includes in particular:
- Drawing up, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with domestic and foreign partners
- Evaluation of inventions with regard to patentability and commercial potential
- Coordination of patent applications in cooperation with patent attorneys:in
- Support for the transfer and economic exploitation of technologies
- Preparation of license agreements and conduct of negotiations until the conclusion of the contract
Your profile
You have a university degree (at least master's degree) in the field of physical sciences, for example in physics, chemistry, materials sciences, electrical engineering or a related technical field. You have several years of professional experience in the private sector in a customer-oriented task. Now you want to take the next development step.
In addition, bring with you
- Enjoy communication and exchange with researchers, companies and other partners
- Interest in the pragmatic, solution-oriented design and negotiation of contracts
- Independent, initiative and structured working methods
- Ability to capture and communicate complex issues in an understandable way
- Negotiable German and English in word and writing
Initial experience with patents, licenses or research contracts is an advantage, but not a requirement. Jobs in Basel, Bern and/or Zurich as well as the possibility for individual home office days Application and contact Please send your application documents electronically to Sandra Campigotto ([email protected]). Please note that only applications with a letter of motivation in German will be considered. Information provided by Wolfgang Henggeler ([email protected], 044 634 44 02). Further information can be found at www.unitectra.ch. With us, you create value. For themselves and society.
About Unitectra
Do you want to accompany scientific innovations on their way to practical application and help shape the contractual and economic framework conditions required for this? To strengthen our team, we fill a position as Technology Transfer Manager (m/f/d) in the field of Physical Sciences. Unitectra is the technology transfer office of the Universities of Basel, Bern and Zurich. Every year we evaluate around 150 inventions, apply for around 70 patents and negotiate over 1,000 research contracts and licenses with industry, spin-offs and academic partners. In this way, we make an important contribution to the implementation of research results of universities in marketable products and services. Their tasks
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
Universität Bern lists CHF 124'000 - 173'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Bern offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Basel's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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