Intellectual Property Management and Technology

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time
£23,296 pro rata (hourly rate - £12.80/hour)

Edinburgh Innovations - Technology Transfer Team

Fixed Term (Initial 3-month contract with the potential to extend up to 31st August 2024)

7 hours per week (generally expected to be on the same day each week however some flexibility can be accommodated)

The Opportunity:


The Technology Transfer Intern will assist EI's Technology Transfer team with: the identification and assessment of intellectual property (IP); due diligence and patentability assessment; market analysis and the generation of marketing materials to attract new industrial partners; development and implementation of commercialisation strategies.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Strong technical background in one of the following disciplines: life/medical sciences, physical sciences, engineering or business disciplines, creative industries, ideally, with hands-on experience in one of the following areas: synthetic biology, chemical biology, biotechnology, diagnostics, drug discovery, medical imaging, therapeutics, regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, digital communications, software, renewable energy, microelectronic devices, big data, sensors, new materials, process engineering, chemical engineering, catalysts, petrochemicals, animal and human health/wellbeing/nutrition; art or business copyright licensing.
  • Strong interest in science, intellectual property and technology transfer;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate confidently and professionally with academic staff and industry partners. Highly fluent written and spoken English, advanced writing skills, competence in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook;
  • Creative and independent thinker with a demonstrable trackrecord of taking on new challenges; and
  • Detail orientated, with strong organisational and time management skills
A copy of the full job description can be found below

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • An exciting, dynamic, supportive, and rewarding place to work.
  • An opportunity to gain handson experience of the University of Edinburgh technology transfer and intellectual property management process.
  • An opportunity for you to gain direct experience of several transferable skills, including: technology and innovation evaluation, patentability assessment and due diligence, marketing and market research as well as well as experience in the decisionmaking process regarding IP protection and commercialisation strategy.
  • Support to nurture your talent and interest in intellectual property and commercialisation.
Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the U.K. without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided.

Interviews will be held during w/c 25th September.

If invited to interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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