Knowledge and Technology Broker

An open-minded, communicative person with a hands-on attitude – someone who builds relationships and turns knowledge into real solutions.

What will you be doing?

Your mission will be to build bridges – between science and business, ideas and implementation, researchers and real-world market needs. You’ll work closely with academic teams as well as companies, public institutions, and startups.

Your responsibilities will include:

• identifying research projects with implementation or societal potential,

• assessing the market potential of technologies and intangible assets,

• initiating and developing relationships with external partners (companies, foundations, government bodies),

• actively seeking collaboration opportunities between researchers and external stakeholders,

• supporting researchers in presenting their ideas (preparing presentations, participating in meetings, pitching),

• assisting in intellectual property protection and commercialization strategy development,

• co-organizing matchmaking events, caseLABs, and sectoral meetings,

• promoting the CTT’s offer and crafting communication targeted at business partners,

• participating in the implementation of nationally and internationally funded innovation projects,

• supporting the preparation of offer documents and contracts (licensing, R&D collaborations, NDAs).

What do we expect from you?

You don’t need to be a patent attorney – but it helps if you:

• are comfortable talking to very different groups of people and genuinely listening to their needs,

• are curious about innovation and can spot potential where others see “just theory,”

• know how to work with research teams to develop a value proposition for external partners,

• have some experience in the world of R&D, EU-funded projects, innovation, B2B sales or marketing, or startups,

• understand the basics of research commercialization – or are motivated to learn with us,

• communicate fluently in English (minimum B2),

• are well-organized and comfortable working with deadlines and tasks,

• are self-reliant, but not afraid to ask for help or collaborate when needed,

• are proficient in MS Office tools, including Excel.

Bonus points if you also have:

• experience working in an R&D, CSR, or innovation department in a company,

• in-depth knowledge of a specific academic field – the University of Łódź conducts research across many disciplines, and a PhD or research experience in one of them can be a real asset,

• experience in creating promotional materials, giving presentations, or networking,

• familiarity with how universities function and models of university–business collaboration,

• a category B driving license.

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What we offer:

• stable cooperation and compensation that matches your experience,

• the chance to have real impact on the innovation pipeline at the University of Łódź,

• the possibility of partial remote work,

• access to national and international training opportunities,

• working in an interdisciplinary team with a collaborative culture and high degree of autonomy,

• support for your professional growth – including career pathways within the university and international projects,

• access to employee benefits, including co-financing for holidays, healthcare, cultural events, and sports memberships.

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