Overview
Business Developer for Nanomaterials Technology — Italy. Commitment & contract: Full time commitment; Fixed term contract 12 months. Location: Center for Convergent Technologies, CCT – Genoa, Italy.
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At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.
The Role
You will be working across the Technology Transfer Directorate and 4 leading research units in Nanomaterials: Automated Nanomaterials Engineering, Nanochemistry, Photonic Nanomaterials, and Optoelectronics. Together, we will enhance our multi-disciplinary units where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their expertise, to transfer research results to the market and society. You will be a key component in the identification of promising research outcomes with commercial potential, as well as in the development of industrial partnerships.
Responsibilities
* Analyze market needs to help research projects toward commercial exploitation of nanomaterials.
* Identify and consolidate innovation pathways from research outcomes.
* Contribute to a national and international industrial network in the sector with potential interest in the nanomaterials research carried out at IIT.
* Support the research units in the selection of nanomaterials technologies.
* Support the activity of business development aimed at enhancing Technology Transfer actions of the above research units
Essential Requirements
* A master’s degree in Materials Science, physics, chemistry, engineering / management or related scientific disciplines
* Capability to foresee research outcomes from a market, innovation, technology perspective.
* Experience in technology transfer and / or business development and innovation
* Solid understanding of research processes and levels of TRL
* Excellent command of the English
* A cooperative approach with the stakeholders
* Good negotiation and presentation skills
* Proactive Team member
* Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
* Strong focus on stakeholder needs and expectations
Additional Skills
* Solid research background in Nanomaterials science
* Experience in drafting, negotiating and maintaining patents and license agreements
* Strong problem-solving attitude
* High motivation to learn
* Spirit of innovation and creativity
* Good in time and priority management
* Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Compensation Package
* A yearly gross salary up to €36.000, which may include a bonus option depending on your role and contract
* Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
* Two days of teleworking per week and flexible working hours are available for certain roles
* Meal vouchers depending on your work contract
* Candidate holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree who have not been resident in Italy in the last 3 years and move back to Italy to start any work activity, and meet specific requirements, can benefit from a 50% deduction on their income.
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and a cover letter.
Application’s deadline : 31st August 2025
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