About us:

The Park aims to support sustainable economic growth and enhance competitiveness of the national economy by expanding innovation and high-tech sectors based on modern scientific and technological achievements, fostering research activities, and creating state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovation activities.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate in the implementation of technology transfer and commercialization processes, performing executive and expert functions for projects;
• Support the identification and coordination of suitable partners for joint research projects, pilot initiatives, and applied research;
• Conduct preliminary assessment of the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of research results and innovative solutions, and determine appropriate development stages;
• Prepare analytical reports on initial market research for research and innovation projects, technology application areas, potential clients, and industry interest;
• Participate in identifying appropriate mechanisms for technology commercialization;
• Provide practical support regarding intellectual property, patenting, licensing, and technology transfer within the existing legal and regulatory framework;
• Develop and conduct training and awareness sessions for researchers, inventors, and startup teams on commercialization, intellectual property, and industry collaboration;
• Actively participate in establishing and maintaining collaboration with higher education and research institutions, startups, industry partners, and other stakeholders;
• Participate in developing and implementing internal procedures and mechanisms for intellectual property management and commercialization of research results and innovative solutions within technology transfer processes;
• Support the preparation of presentation materials related to technology transfer and commercialization;
• Ensure operational communication with project partners and participate in organizing and coordinating meetings;
• Monitor project implementation progress, overseeing timely and proper execution of defined activities;
• Participate in data collection, monitoring execution status, and preparing relevant project reports;
• Represent and participate in local and international events, seminars, and meetings in the field of technology transfer and innovation.

Key Requirements:

• Higher education (Master’s degree) (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Materials Science, etc.);
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in research- or innovation-oriented projects;
• Good business knowledge and analytical thinking skills (through personal business experience, entrepreneurship, etc.);
• Ability to handle project documentation, data collection, and report preparation;
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Effective communication, partner management, and formal correspondence skills;
• Ability to work in a team and complete tasks on time;
• High sense of responsibility and initiative;
• Personal experience with patent processes (as a patent author or having undergone the patent application process) (desirable);
• Excellent command of Azerbaijani, advanced English skills; (knowledge of Russian is an advantage);
• Practical knowledge in technology transfer, innovation management, or commercialization;
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and innovation initiatives.

Location: Kazimaga Kerimov Street 221, Khatai District, Baku, Azerbaijan

To apply for this position, please submit your resume/CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button. Please include the job title “Texnologiya transferi şöbəsinin baş mütəxəssisi” in the subject line of your email.

Thank you for considering us as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.