Your responsibilities

• 1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
• • Developing and implementing technology transfer and commercialisation strategies for scientific research results generated within the MAB_FENG project.
• • Identifying R&D results with commercialisation potential and supporting research teams in the protection and commercialisation process.
• • Analysing the market potential of research and development outcomes and preparing commercialisation recommendations.
• • Coordinating the intellectual property protection process (e.g., patent applications, know-how management, licensing agreements).
• • Maintaining IP and technology transfer documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and EU project standards.
• • Collaborating with the Technology Transfer Office at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IChF PAN) and external partners (industry, business, investors).
• 2. LICENSING AND COMMERCIALISATION
• • Negotiating and concluding licensing and commercialisation agreements with companies, investors, or startups.
• • Evaluating potential partners and preparing market analyses for technologies.
• 3. COLLABORATION AND ADVISORY SUPPORT
• • Educating research teams on IP principles, invention disclosures, and licensing opportunities.
• • Facilitating communication between scientists and industry – supporting the execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and similar contracts.
• • Collaborating with incubators and accelerators to support the commercialisation process.
• 4. PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION
• • Building relationships with industry partners, investors, and funding institutions.
• • Promoting technologies – presenting at trade fairs, conferences, and in industry media.
• 5. ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING
• • Monitoring the outcomes of commercialisation activities and reporting to funding agencies, academic institutions, or project partners.
• • Ensuring compliance with applicable legal regulations and ICTER policies.

Our requirements

• Higher education degree (PhD preferred) in natural sciences, engineering, law, or innovation management.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in technology transfer, research commercialisation, or science–industry collaboration (including roles in research institutions or as a technology broker).
• Solid understanding of intellectual property law, including patent application procedures, know-how protection, and IP commercialisation.
• Practical knowledge of commercialisation models (e.g., licensing agreements, spin-off creation, IP rights sales).
• Ability to conduct market analysis and assess the implementation potential of technologies.
• Experience in managing projects and IP documentation in compliance with funding agency guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Very good command of English (minimum C1 level).
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (especially Excel) and experience with document management systems.
• Familiarity with the functioning of research institutions and the principles of collaboration with public administration and enterprises.
• Proactive approach, self-reliance, and initiative.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, including under time pressure.
• The candidates should present: 1. CV (including a list of projects/publications), 2. Cover letter, 3) Copy of diploma of higher education

Optional

• Experience in conducting R&D activities and promoting research results.
• Familiarity with science–business collaboration structures.
• Knowledge of national and regional smart specialisation strategies (KIS, RIS).
• Experience in drafting and analysing contracts, including commercialisation agreements

What we offer

• Full-time employment under an employment contract.

• Attractive salary – 12 000 PLN gross per month.

• A dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment within an international research team.

• A real impact on the development of innovative medical technologies in the field of ophthalmology.

• Flexible working hours and a friendly atmosphere.

• On-site work at a modern office located in the centre of Warsaw, close to the metro station