Innovation and Industrial Liaison Officer

The External Relations & EU Projects Group at the European Spallation Source ERIC in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for an Innovation and Industrial Liaison Officer.

Description of directorate/division
The External Relations & EU Projects Group provides tailored support and assistance to scientists and engineers at ESS in developing, writing and submitting applications for national, but mostly European research funding. The Group is also in charge of administrating all awarded grants at ESS, which includes the grant set-up, the financial reporting throughout the implementation phase as well as the closing-out of the project including the facilitation of audits.

The Innovation and Industrial Liaison Officer will report to the Head of Communications, External Relations and In-kind Division, which is in charge of strategic and operation activities related to internal and external communications, stakeholder relations and the In-kind management. This position is linked to the Horizon 2020 grant BrightnESS, which is dedicated to the individual implementation and operation of ESFRI projects.

Innovation and Technology Transfer:
•    Setting-up a Technology Transfer Office at ESS including development of internal policies, processes and procedures
•    Working with ESS staff and partners to help turn innovative scientific and engineering technologies into new products and services
•    Identification of commercial strategies for transferring technologies to industry including supporting proof-of-concept activities to potential end-users
•    Negotiating appropriate licensing contracts in conjunction with the Legal Division
•    Supporting the generation of research "impact" by ESS scientists and engineers

Industrial Liaison:
•    Management of the ESS Network of Industrial Liaison Officers in co-operation with the External Relations & EU Projects Group
•    Provision of relevant, well-prepared and timely information to the ILO Network about procurement and IKC opportunities at ESS and its partner organisations
•    Identification of future technological needs
•    Enlarging the base of industrial suppliers (especially for advanced technologies)
•    Organisation of events
•    Being the first point of contact for industry requests at ESS
•    Close cooperation with the in-house Procurement and In-kind units

Qualifications: Required competencies:
•    Proven professional experience (5-7 years) from a similar role
•    Academic degree in a subject relevant to the portfolio of the tasks
•    Grasping technical concepts quickly, and translating these into commercially viable proposals
•    Solid understanding of the supply sector for research infrastructures
•    Successfully negotiating and licensing commercial contracts with industry
•    Proven project management skills, including responsibilities for financial management and reporting
•    Experience in working with international, cross-functional teams
•    Adaptable and flexible, entrepreneurial

Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, high rate of work, and an international atmosphere with highly academic personnel. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such and have a personality suited for the challenges it holds. In this growing organisation you will have the possibility to take part in developing new routines and processes. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

What ESS can offer
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organisational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Duration & Location
The temporary position is to be filled as soon as poosible and expires 2018-09-30, at the latest. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is 18th of September 2016.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. For further information regarding the position, please contact recruiting manager Ute Gunsenheimer, ute.gunsenheimer[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer Sara Margaryan, sara.margaryan[at]esss.se