Associate Director in the Knowledge Transfer Office [Ref. B/669/09]

Duties

1. Provide assistance to the Director in the areas of technology commercialisation, industrial Iiaison, promotion and support of entrepreneurship;
2. Identify, market and license the technologies of the University/other sister institutions (where the University has legally agreed to such obligation) to prospective companies;
3. Evaluate the potential and patentability of new inventions and develop appropriate commercialisation plan for them;
4. Oversee technology transfer and related activities in Mainland;
5. Engage in business negotiation and administration of technology licensing contracts;
6. Provide support to the staff of the University in applying for government and industrial applied research grants;
7. Build a strong tie with the industrial and business sectors; and
8. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. A PhD/Master's degree in Science/Engineering, preferably in the disciplines of Electronics/Telecommunication/Life Science/Material Science and Information Technology;
2. An MBA or a law degree would be an advantage;
3. A minimum of 12 years' working experience in the industrial sector/university knowledge transfer section;
4. Strong business and technical background with experience in senior management position at one or more successful new technology companies;
5. Good knowledge of and network with local industries and international enterprises; and
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 25 March 2023. Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.