We're looking for a science-trained, commercially minded individual with experience in IP management, research commercialisation, and funding strategy. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and high professional standards are essential. The Stevens Group, based in DPAG and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, leads interdisciplinary research in regenerative medicine, biosensing, and therapeutics. Learn more at www.stevensgroup.org. This post is available from October 2025 for a fixed-term of 18 months, with the possibility of part-time appointments being considered.
Responsibilities
1. Support the team in protecting arising IP and exploring avenues for commercialisation, including patent searches, market landscaping, drafting invention disclosures, business cases, and liaising with OUI and stakeholders.
2. Lead proposal writing for funding applications to industry, venture capitalists, charities, and grant bodies. Identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposal submissions, and communicate opportunities to colleagues.
3. Assist the senior team in designing an internal funding programme for translational research to de-risk technology development.
4. Manage administrative activities for a translational research hub, including project management, coordinating work to meet deadlines, and overseeing fund allocation and budgets using project management tools.
5. Hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field or a postgraduate degree with equivalent experience.
6. Demonstrable experience in grant writing and managing complex scientific projects or industry equivalents.
7. Experience in writing and assessing invention disclosures and business cases.
8. Proficiency with patent search tools and databases for prior art searches and market landscaping.
9. Knowledge of scientific research to formulate collaborative work plans and critique scientific contributions.
About DPAG
At the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG), we undertake discovery science to understand physiological processes at molecular, cellular, tissue, and systems levels, bridging to translational medicine and interfacing physical and life sciences. We are committed to innovative research, high-quality teaching, and creating an inclusive, supportive working environment.
Benefits
* Excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* Range of family and childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle and electric car loan schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Membership to social and sports clubs
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket loans
While this is a full-time role, applications for part-time or flexible working are welcomed.
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