Technology Transfer Officer in Space Systems

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.
We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

**Your role**:
The Technology Transfer Officer will be part of a multidisciplinary team at the SnT and will report to its Head of TTO. The main tasks of this position include:

- Working in tight collaboration with SnT research teams in the Space Strategic Research Area
- Developing strong relationships with private and public space organizations in Luxembourg and abroad
- Generating new leads for space-related research projects with a strong commercial impact
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships between research groups and commercial partners and be their first point of contact at SnT
- Supporting SnT research groups during the acquisition and negotiation of collaborative research agreements with companies and public sector
- Promoting clarity on commercial leads, IP negotiations (e.g. IP ownership and licensing T&C), and post-sales support, liaising with IP staff and researchers to identify possible routes of valorization of research results
- Advocating and promoting SnT’s Industry Partnership program
- Representing SnT in national and international conferences and events relevant to SnT Space activities
- Promoting SnT facilities by showcasing research facilities (labs) and core research competences
- Seeking other possibilities of commercial exploitation of SnT Space facilities and identifying new business opportunities
- Contributing to SnT strategy by providing input to the Head of TTO and SnT’s management team particularly regarding market intelligence

**Your profile**:

- Master’s degree required, a doctoral degree would be seen as an asset
- Space engineering, Space Systems, Computer Science or similar technical or engineering background
- Proven experience in a similar role is considered as an advantage
- Solid experience in innovation management and business development in the Space Sector
- Strong network of contacts across the industry value chain in relation to SnT Space Strategic Research Area, namely in the Luxembourg ecosystem
- Easily communicates with scientists, understands objectives of different stakeholders in the technology transfer process
- Experience with existing space-related funding opportunities (e.g. EU, EUSPA, EDA, ESA)
- Have a passion for technology and innovation
- Professional attitude in building trusted business relations
- Demonstrate solid experience in bringing research results to the market
- Fluency in English is required. German or French are considered a plus

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg Campus
- Internal Title: Technology transfer officer
- Job Reference: UOL07729

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