Candidate with interest in research-based innovation

Do you want to work with translating new knowledge and research-based ideas into solutions that create value in society?

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND) at the University of Copenhagen has in recent years focused on strengthening innovation with the aim of increasing the value of new and groundbreaking research for the benefit of people, society, and the environment, most recently with KU's new Innovation Strategy.

As part of this strategy, KU-SUND is a partner in "Open Entrepreneurship" - a national program funded by the Industry Foundation across all eight Danish universities. The program aims to strengthen innovation at the universities, including by establishing new companies and increasing collaboration between universities and entrepreneurs/companies.

At KU-SUND, Open Entrepreneurship is currently anchored in The Pipeline. The Pipeline is SUND's collection of innovation activities, offering support to students, researchers, and clinicians, facilitating external collaborations, and providing education in health innovation to researchers from all Danish educational institutions from PhD to professor level.
Read more: Innovation: Innovation: The Pipeline – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

We now have a vacancy for a two-year fixed position with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will work closely with two colleagues representing Open Entrepreneurship at SUND, and with the rest of the innovation team in The Pipeline.

Primary tasks:

• Scouting relevant projects with commercial potential at SUND's departments and centers
• Contributing to the development and maturation of projects from initial idea to spin-out
• Supporting projects in identifying and seeking financing for commercialization
• Participating in the planning and implementation of courses and events focusing on innovation
• Ensuring integration and coherence with other innovation activities at KU and in KU Lighthouse
• Facilitating contact with external experts and partners

Professional qualifications:

• Master's degree in one of the STEM disciplines, a PhD degree will be an advantage
• Research background in life science
• Good at communicating and networking
• Industry experience or experience from a startup will be a plus
• Experience in assessing the commercial potential of research projects will be an advantage

Personal profile:

• You want to create change and make a difference for early-stage life science projects
• You can independently drive projects in close collaboration with other stakeholders
• You can build trust and interest in working on the commercialization of research
• You possess good collaboration skills
• You are largely a "self-starter"

We offer:

• An attractive, versatile job with great independence and variety in tasks - as well as a broad internal and external network
• A workplace where tasks are solved as a team with emphasis on mutual respect for each other's competencies
• Engaged colleagues who value teamwork and professionalism in their work, and who have an informal, open, and respectful manner
• A workplace that values mutual flexibility in task handling and working hours

Employment:

The position is a fixed-term position for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension if the programme is extended. Employment is from 1 August 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

As a starting point, the position is a full-time position with a working time of 37 hours per week, but with the possibility of part-time. Remuneration and other employment conditions are in accordance the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) as Special Consultant. There will be the possibility of negotiating supplements based on qualifications. The position reports to Cecilie Ydemann, section manager for the researcher support unit, SUND Research & Innovation.

Further information:

Further information about SUND can be found at [xxxxx]

You are welcome to contact Cecilie Ydemann tel.: [xxxxx], email: [xxxxx] if you would like further information about the position.

Application procedure:

You can only apply for the position through our e-recruitment system.

Apply by clicking on the "Apply for the position" button at the bottom of the job advertisement on our website:

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The application deadline is 11 June 2024.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

UCPH is in the process of designing a new shared administrative organisation at UCPH, which is expected to lead to changes within the next 12 - 18 months. The purpose of the administrative reform is, among other things, to strengthen cross-organisational cooperation, increase efficiency, and ensure good career paths for administrative staff members at UCPH. The reform will lead to cutbacks on administration. You are encouraged to contact Cecilie Ydemann (tel.: [xxxxx], email: [xxxxx]) to learn more about the connection between this position and the administrative reform.

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