Job Opportunity at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar for Program Associate II (Technology Transfer)

About the Opportunity

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, through its Research and Development Office, has invited applications for the temporary position of Program Associate II (Technology Transfer).

The role focuses on technology transfer, IP commercialization, licensing, startup monetization, industry partnerships, and agreement management.

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Position Details

Particulars	Details
Position	Program Associate II (Technology Transfer)
Number of Posts	01
Organization	IIT Gandhinagar
Department	Research and Development Office
Duration	1 Year (extendable based on performance)
Monthly Remuneration	₹50,000/- to ₹78,000/- per month
Last Date to Apply	10th May 2026

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Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Master’s degree in:
  • Science
  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Law
    OR
• Graduate degree in Engineering

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in:
  • Technology transfer
  • Patent licensing
  • Business development
  • IP management

Experience may be from:

• Legal firms
• Academic Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs)
• Industry

Additional Requirements

• Experience in drafting:
  • Licensing Agreements
  • MoUs
  • Contracts and related documentation
• Minimum academic requirements:
  • 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onward
  • 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th

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Desirable Qualifications & Skills

Preferred candidates may have:

• Registration as a Patent Agent
• Experience in:
  • Market research
  • Data analytics
  • Marketing material preparation

Required Competencies

• Strong understanding of:
  • Technology transfer processes
  • Licensing principles
  • Basics of contract law
• Strong:
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Organizational abilities
• Proficiency in:
  • Database management
  • Presentation tools
  • Social media management

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Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Technology Transfer & Licensing

• Developing strategies for technology transfer and licensing
• Managing industry partnerships for IITGN’s IP portfolio

Startup & Spinoff Support

• Assisting faculty and students in monetizing IP through startups
• Coordinating with incubation centres

Agreement Management

• Drafting and reviewing:
  • Technology Transfer Agreements
  • Licensing Agreements
  • NDAs
  • MTAs
  • MoUs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaising with:
  • Industry partners
  • Investors
  • Legal firms

Market Research & Outreach

• Conducting market analysis
• Supporting entrepreneurship programs and industry events
• Managing IP-related outreach initiatives

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Application Process

Interested candidates may apply online through the official recruitment portal:

Application Link:
http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Last Date to Apply:
10th May 2026

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