Tech Transfer Officer

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

IREC is looking for a tech transfer officer. The professional will be integrated within IREC’s Corporate Development & Technology Transfer Department as part of the valorization and technology transfer team.

In particular, tasks include:

• Identification and follow-up of research results generated at IREC’s competitive projects.
• Support IP protection and exploitation strategies of identified research results, market prospection, elaboration of commercialization plans, support on business plan design, search of licensees, etc.
• Participation in valorisation projects and tech transfer initiatives.

The professional ideally would be skilled and have knowledge of protection, valorization and exploitation of research results. Capacity to work in a team, flexible, goals oriented, innovative, with initiative and problem-solving skills would be valuable. High level of writing, communication and negotiation skills are mandatory.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.

Send applications by email directly to Dr. Marta Fonrodona, mfonrodona@irec.cat, indicating Tech Transfer Officer (ref 2026/85) in the subject including:

• Curriculum vitae with personal, academic and professional data.
• A motivation letter with reasons for applying, relevant experience, qualifications and value proposition related to the vacancy

Deadline for applications: November 2026

This position will be funded under the projects GPE2024-001420-P and GPE2026-001771-P, from the “Preparación y gestión de proyectos europeos y facilitar la atracción de talento internacional en instituciones de I+D” 2024 and 2026 calls (GPE2024 & GPE2026) of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI).

“Ayuda GPE2024-001420-P, financiada por MICIU/AEI/10,13039/5011000 11033”

“Proyecto SGPE2600X001771XV0 financiado por MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033”

Where to apply

E-mail: irecjobs@irec.cat

Requirements

Research Field: Engineering

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field: Management sciences

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

Essential:

• University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or related.
• Knowledge of energy technologies and sector
• Knowledge of Technology Transfer and Industrial Property concepts
• Good command of English, Spanish and Catalan

Advantageous:

• PhD in the field of energy
• Background in IP management, legal and/or KTT activities
• Deep understanding of energy sector and technologies
• Experience at research or technology centers
• Experience in research-industry collaboration

Personal Skills:

• Self-motivated and open-minded
• Good communication skills
• Team Worker.
• Results-oriented.
• Analytical and synthesis capabilities.

Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent

Languages: CATALAN — Level: Excellent

Languages: SPANISH — Level: Excellent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: IREC

Country: Spain

State/Province: Barcelona

City: BARCELONA

Postal Code: 08930

Contact

State/Province: BARCELONA

City: SANT ADRIA DE BESOS

Website: http://www.irec.cat

Street: JARDINS DE LES DONES DE NEGRE, 1

Postal Code: 08930

E-Mail: ftorregrosa@irec.cat