Research Commercialisation Associate

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:
The University of Bristol has an outstanding record in the commercialisation of research, ranking in the top 5 in the UK by some measures (Beauhurst, 2022). In recent years two new regional industry clusters have formed around our spinouts in the life sciences and quantum technology. The University’s refreshed strategy sets out ambitions to build upon this success and increase our contribution to a dynamic and exciting innovation ecosystem.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing team as a Research Commercialisation Associate to support and develop a portfolio of exciting commercialisation projects across a broad range of technologies. This is a great opportunity for an individual with some knowledge of the commercialisation process who is looking to develop, learn and further their career.

**What will you be doing?**:
In this new role you will be working on commercialisation opportunities from life sciences, physical sciences or engineering, depending on your interests, background and experience. The goal is to ensure that University of Bristol research outputs are used to create new services, products and businesses which will solve pressing societal challenges and add value to the national economy.

You have some knowledge of commercialising early-stage technologies within a business environment or the higher education sector and you are passionate about realising impact from cutting-edge research being undertaken by world leading scientists in one of UK’s most vibrant cities.

Benefits of working for the University include
- 32 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- Automatic entry to an extremely generous pension scheme, with more than 20% employer contributions
- Hybrid working environment
- Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs and background

**Additional information**:
**This advert will close **at** **23:59 GMT** **on 14**/02/2024.**

**Our strategy and mission**:
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

**_The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an _**
**_inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential._**
**_ We want _**
**_to attract, develop, and retain individuals_**
**_ with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution._**

JOB NUMBER***

**SUPP110844**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN***

**Fixed-terM/Full time**:
POSTING END DATE***

**14 Feb 2024**:
FACULTY/DIVISION***

**Research and Enterprise**:
SALARY***

**£41,732-£46,974 per annum**:


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