The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) is seeking to appoint an ambitious, high profile Director to lead its Knowledge Transfer (KT) activities as part of the recently announced £48M SUPA II initiative. SUPA is an alliance of eight Scottish universities that are maximising their impact by pooling resources, research activities, postgraduate education, and knowledge transfer. The newly created post of KT Director aims to realise the industry-related potential of the Alliance by strengthening interactions with companies, contributing to the creation of new ventures and leveraging significant new industry-related funding, as well as making SUPA KT independently viable in the long term.
You will report directly to the SUPA Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for leadership, delivery and outcomes of all aspects of KT in SUPA. An initial team of Business Development Managers and Technologists, who will report directly to the KT director, is already in place.
You should have an outstanding established track record of success at a senior level within a top level research / knowledge transfer environment, preferably in both academia and industry. Examples of relevant previous experience include heading a science park or incubator, leading a successful spin-out company, achieving significant job and wealth creation or being the research leader of a large corporation. Experience of contract development between industry and academia is essential. ... more
