The University of Cape Coast invites applications from suitably qualified and competent professionals for the post of Technology Transfer Officer (TTO).<\/p>\n
Successful applicant will be directly responsible to the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) but ultimately to the Vice Chancellor through the Registrar.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Technology Transfer Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Candidates seeking appointment to this position Must:<\/p>\n \u2022 Possess a PhD in Intellectual Property and\/or related discipline. Essential Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Advanced communication and interpersonal skills Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Create and maintain database on all inventions and creations of staff and students of the University.
\n\u2022 Possess a Master\u2019s degree in Science, Law, Management, Social Sciences or related field with not less than three years working experience in research, intellectual property and technology transfer.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Research skills with an entrepreneurial mindset
\n\u2022 Strong negotiation skills,
\n\u2022 Knowledge about the legal and contractual issues in IP administration.
\n\u2022 Business experience and acumen.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Planning, organising, evaluation and valuation of the IP portfolio of the University.
\n\u2022 Serve as the first point-of-contact and source of information on the University IP portfolio, technology transfer and related matters for all external and internal stakeholders and partners.
\n\u2022 Facilitate the appointment and functioning of Departmental\/Faculty\/College IP representatives.
\n\u2022 Liaise with the Directorate of Consular and General Services to represent the interest of the University in the enforcement of the IP rights of students and staff.
\n\u2022 Serve on, and provide administrative and professional support to the IP Technical Committee to implement the mandate of the TTO in accordance with University IP Policy and Strategies.
\n\u2022 Work with the University Business Incubator, the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub (D-HUB) and related units to facilitate spin-off activities from various departments of the University.
\n\u2022 Plan and implement training on IP, commercialisation of research outputs and related matters to the student and staff.
\n\u2022 Lead the review and update of the University IP Policies, Strategies and procedures.
\n\u2022 Supervise supporting staff to achieve key deliverables in the TTO.
\n\u2022 Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Directorate from time to time.<\/p>\n