Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer (at the rank of Assistant Registrar)

Description

Applicants should have (i) a postgraduate degree; (ii) at least twelve years’ post-qualification experience; (iii) knowledge and experience in aligning knowledge transfer with academic research at regional and international levels; (iv) knowledge of intellectual property management and licensing; (v) experience in business development and product development processes in technology or biotechnology companies; (vi) knowledge of incubating and launching startups and social enterprises; and (vii) experience in research administration.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) providing leadership in managing multiple teams to facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration with external academic, industry, government and community partners; (b) executing funding schemes to enable different channels and vehicles of knowledge creation and technology transfer; (c) liaising and negotiating with internal and external clients to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and agreements; (d) assisting CUHK senior management in executing strategic plans and policy in research and knowledge transfer to ensure the integrity and efficiency is maintained at a high level; and (e) promoting an innovative and entrepreneurial culture that inspires researchers to participate in knowledge transfer.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Applications will be accepted until the post is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a written test.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site.