Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Job Post – GTEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Specialist

Position Title: GTEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Specialist

Reporting to: GTEC Director

Start Date: ASAP

Position Type: Full time

Number of Hiring: 1

Post Number: GTEC-2022015

Position Description

Joining the founding team of a leading science and technology university, in the process of establishing a center of excellence in entrepreneurship and innovation in Guangdong.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Support the launching and operation of GTEC technology incubator/accelerator, bringing early-stage startups to investment readiness.

·       Organize workshops, seminars and conferences; Organize GTEC's participation in roadshows, conferences and exhibitions.

·       Organize industry related visits in GTIIT, including lab visits and meetings with faculty; Organize visits in industry and relevant institutions.

·       Build and manage promotional tools for GTIIT scientific portfolio, including GTEC website and registration on IP commercialization databases.

·       Promote and support students' innovation and entrepreneurship, including competitions, hackathons, and incubation/acceleration in GTEC.

Required Job Specifications

·       Work Experience: 1-3 years experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship/incubation activity; demonstrate the ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with startups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, research institutions, industry experts, associations, local & provincial government, funding agencies and startup investment community.

·       Education: Master or PhD degree from a reputationable university.

·       Advantages: International work environment or living overseas; Experience in an academic or research institution.

Required Job Competencies

·       Proficient in English and Chinese.

·       Good planning and organizing skills.

·       Good communication and collaboration skill.

Application Information

Please send your cover letter, Chinese and English CVs to hr@gtiit.edu.cn in the format of name + position. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.