Knowledge Transfer Officer

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER OFFICE

Knowledge Transfer Officer (26270206)

The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) serves as the bridge between the University and the community for the transfer of knowledge, expertise, skills and capabilities across campus-wide disciplines. We implement various initiatives to encourage and facilitate knowledge transfer (KT), including but not limited to the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) assets of the University, organising activities to engage internal and external stakeholders, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship activities, and formulating strategies and policies towards the holistic development of the University’s KT.

The Office now invites applications for the position below:

Position Description

The Knowledge Transfer Officer will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategies to transfer knowledge and technology from the research outcomes of the University to our industry partners and other stakeholders. The candidate will work closely with Intellectual Property (IP) Manager and Licensing Manager to implement various initiatives to encourage and facilitate KT, including but not limited to identifying IP with commercial potential and supporting the IP & Licensing team to facilitate IP commercialisation at the University.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members on initiatives to commercialise the University’s technology-based IP (e.g. patents, software, AI algorithms and models) as well as creative and humanities IP (e.g. teaching and learning materials, artistic works, registered designs, and character IP);
• Provide administrative support to the IP & Licensing team, including but not limited to creating purchase orders, settling invoices, and handling IP income and accounting issues; 
• Assist in organising and archiving KTO’s documents, including but not limited to IP licensing agreements, patent documents, and other legal records;
• Coordinate licensee engagement events, IP seminars, forums, and workshops; and
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university;
• Relevant work experience in higher education, a legal or IP firm, or the technology commercialisation or incubation sector is an advantage;
• Meticulous with a strong sense of ownership over assigned tasks;
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks after the submission may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.