SCIENTIFIC ENTREPRENEUR (KTT )

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking one (1) Scientific Entrepreneur to work at the Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory.
This position will be funded by the Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR) through project “INHYTECH” (ref.
INNOV ), within the “Ajuts d’indústria del Coneixement, Modalitat C.
Innovadors” call.
ICIQ is one of the world’s internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas.
Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy and Health.
The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on http://www.
ciq.
rg/).
ICIQ is looking for one (1) Scientific Entrepreneur that merges a technical background in electrochemistry, hydrogen, engineering and catalysis by one side and business development, strategy and marketing in the other one.
The scientific entrepreneur will work at the Innovation and Valorisation Laboratory.
The researcher will work on the elaboration of the strategic plan and business model to commercialize an ICIQ proprietary technology through spin off creation or licensing Responsibilities Elaboration of business plan and marketing and/or investment strategy Engagement with industry and investors Fund raising Elaboration of one pager, pitch deck and investor plan Elaboration of reports and oral communications Requirements Bachelor.
in STEM Careers (Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, etc…) Significant experience in Business Development, Marketing, Communication or Finances Good knowledge of English (written and spoken) Motivated, creative, and problem-solving individual capable of working independently as well as in a team Valued qualities Master in Business Administration (MBA) or related Knowledge about Industrial Property system Previous experience as entrepreneur in a deep tech start up Previous experience in Business Management Previous experience with CRM marketing tools We offer A full-time employment contract for the length of the project (Jun ) Remuneration according to individual’s qualifications/experience.
Annual salary split in twelve monthly payments.
Incorporation.
Immediate.
OTM-R principles in the selection processes ICIQ follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.
ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.
ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.
Selection Process ICIQ’s selection process usually entails the following phases.
Pre-selection.
The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected on the candidates’ CVs.
This phase is merit-based.
Interview.
Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.
Offer Letter.
Once the successful candidate is selected, the People Unit will extend a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary and overall job conditions.
For further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at.
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