Intellectual Property & Innovation Manager - Physical Sciences

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Intellectual Property & Innovation Manager - Physical Sciences

Vacancy Reference: 168653

Salary: UofG Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open-ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. This position can accommodate local hybrid working arrangements, to be discussed with the successful applicant.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for an Intellectual Property & Innovation Manager - Physical Sciences to join the University’s expanding IP & Commercialisation team.

The role will involve identifying, evaluating and supporting commercialisation, via licensing and new venture creation, in the physical sciences. Preferably we are seeking candidates with experience in the areas of quantum technology, photonics and semiconductors.

The successful candidate will be part of a growing team of professionals dedicated to working with academic and research staff to generate economic and social impact from the innovations they create from their research activity.

Closing Date: 23 April 2025

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community.

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