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Join a team driving university impact, through new approaches to industry-led innovation and research partnerships, developing exciting Intellectual Property and commercialisation opportunities
We offer an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Industry Research Partnerships. This full-time, continuing appointment is based at our world class facilities at the JCU Townsville Bebegu Yumba Campus.
What you can accomplish in the Role
The Manager, Industry Research Partnerships will play a key role within JCU Connect leading the development of a program of work focused on solving industry challenges and the co-design of step change solutions by unlocking university expertise.
You will develop and support partnerships between industry and JCU through the deployment of industry discovery workshops leading to the negotiation and development of formal contracts for research or commercialisation opportunities.
What you will bring to the Role
A key influencer, you will demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration, networking and interpersonal skills and enjoy developing close working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including JCU’s research leaders, key professional staff and industry. You will relish the opportunity to use your expertise to help industry access university knowledge and closing technology and R & D related business deals. You will have a strong work ethic and business acumen as you strive to support innovative and commercially impactful research partnerships for JCU.
Why Townsville?
Bordered by the Coral Sea, the Wet Tropics and the Outback, the Townsville region has a vibrant natural landscape, rich Indigenous history, beautifully preserved Federation architecture, a smattering of islands just off its coast, and a vibrant, progressive dining scene.
Why JCU?
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment and prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.
We support our people through the provision of:
How to apply
Visit the Careers JCU website – vacancy reference 17455
Applications close: 11 July
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