The Royal Society is the national academy of science in the UK and plays a key role in promoting science and the value of science around the world. The Royal Society is committed to innovative scientific research wherever it is found.
The Society is looking for an enthusiastic and charismatic individual to run its unique and innovative Entrepreneur in residence (EiR) award scheme. The award supports entrepreneurs and senior industry scientists to help to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting-edge industrial science, research and innovation. This is an incredible opportunity to build a network of resourceful and engaged scientists and entrepreneurs, and directly seed impactful commercialisation activities for academic staff and students. The successful candidate will also work with colleagues to ensure that industrial science is included in the work of the Society and will contribute to the broader Science, Industry and Translation programme.
The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunities to help scientists develop their ideas and will enjoy interacting with entrepreneurs and scientists from industry. They will have direct industrial experience and knowledge of the challenges facing scientists around commercialisation. They will need to have excellent networking skills to work with a range of stakeholders from students to CEOs. They will also need excellent planning and administration skills, an ability to write concisely and effectively and to communicate clearly and professionally.
Reports to: Head of Industry Engagement
Line manages: n/a
Pay band: D.
Salary:circa £41,000 pa.
Contract type: Permanent.
Hours:Full time, 35 hours a week.
Location:Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working.
Closing date for applications:Midnight 7thMay 2025.
Interviews will be held: 20 May 2025.
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