Coordinator of Technology Transfer Unit M/F

Job Description

Missions

- Manage the innovation portfolio of the technology transfer unit, from proof of concept (PoC) to intellectual property protection.
- Bridge fundamental research and industrial applications to transform scientific discoveries into value-generating technological assets.
- Support the technological maturation of projects toward transfer or spin-off creation.

Activity

- Conceptualize, set up, implement, and monitor experimental studies on assigned projects.
- Coordinate experimental validation trials required to secure patent claims.
- Develop and monitor the technology maturation roadmap (TRL advancement).
- Liaise with technology transfer offices (SATT, CNRS, ENS) for filing and tracking IP rights.
- Contribute to the dissemination and communication of research results.
- Participate in securing maturation funding (ANR, European grants, innovation contests).
- Structure dialogues with potential industrial partners and business incubators.
- Supervise technicians and interns.

Your Profil

Skills

Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or Environmental Sciences.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in public research. Prior experience in technology transfer/commercialization is highly desirable.
Hard Skills: Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
Soft Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset, strong result orientation, autonomy, and rigor.

Your Work Environment

The Micromégas team is a specialized research unit in micro- and nanofluidics and small-scale fluid mechanics, based within the LPENS and founded by Professor Lydéric Bocquet. The team investigates complex phenomena occurring when fluids are confined in microscopic spaces. The name Micromégas perfectly reflects our core mission: manipulating tiny scales to deliver major innovations.
A research technology transfer unit was established within the team to accelerate the conversion of scientific breakthroughs into practical applications. Several startups have already emerged from these initiatives, exemplifying the direct application of Lydéric Bocquet's research. The open position is for the Head / Coordinator of this Technology Transfer Unit.

Constraints and risks

Confidentiality: Management of sensitive information prior to patent filings; strict adherence to trade secret guidelines.
Time Constraints: Critical priority timelines for IP (securing priority dates before any scientific publication).
Occupational Hazards: Risks inherent to physics and chemistry laboratory experimentation (handling chemical products and operating analytical equipment).

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

from 3131 to 4341 brutto per month depending on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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