Science Officer - Technology Transfer Job Available at UNCST
Apply Before: Monday, 30th June, 2025
Job Summary
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is in search of a Science Officer. The job summary is to provide support towards the development and promotion of appropriate STI through technology transfer and intellectual property management.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | UNCST |
| Work Setting | On-site |
| Location | Kampala Uganda |
| Employment Type | Contract - 3 years |
| Salary | Attractive |
| Number Of Vacancies | 01 |
| Apply Before | 30th June, 2025 |
| Job Category | Science Officer |
| Level of Education | Bachelor's Degree in; Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Or a related field |
| Experience | Check Details |
JOB DETAILS
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design scientific and technological projects for implementation by UNCST.
- Facilitate the carrying out of pilot projects and demonstrations of new technologies or innovations.
- Coordinate intellectual property and commercialization advisory services of the UNCST.
- Build synergies with the regional centers of excellence in the development of regional STI technology transfer systems.
- Provide intellectual property and commercialization support to upcoming program portfolios in different STI strategic fields.
- Work closely with STI-based institutions to support appropriate technology management services and technology transfer systems.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory and profile of local technologies and innovations with viable commercial value.
- Perform any other UNCST tasks as necessary and as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree (Hons) in bio-systems, industrial or agricultural engineering or a closely similar field.
- Postgraduate training in technopreneurship, technology or intellectual property management is an added advantage.
- High level of confidence in relating with S&T stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders and partners.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven good reporting and writing skills.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar field.
- Age: not more than 35 years.
Application Procedure
- Qualified interested candidates are encouraged to submit their signed application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, naming three referees, not later than 5:00 p.m. Ugandan Time on 30th June 2025, through UNCST website . www.uncst.go.ug/careers.
to the:
Head, Human Resources,
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology,
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,
P.O. Box 6884, Kampala,
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- UNCST is an equal opportunity employer so, all apllications will be reviewd equally.
- Dont engage in any form of payment as it will lead to automatic disqualification.
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