Closing Date: 12 MAR 2026

Research Commercialization Manager - Energy and Environment

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

The Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) has been a leader in advancing innovation and entrepreneurial growth since its establishment. Its tailored approach supports Qatar’s National Vision by developing and implementing strategies that boost innovative entrepreneurship and facilitate knowledge and technology transfer between the university, industry, and government, through its departments, the Innovation Center, Innovation Funds Office, Intellectual Property Office, and HBKU Research and Development Corporation QSTP-LLC.

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HBKU seeks applications for the position of Research Commercialization Manager. The applicant will be responsible for initiating, managing, and monitoring the commercialization of Energy and Environment (E&E) focused research outcomes through innovative commercialization models and mechanisms.

  • Create, manage, and monitor the University Energy and Environment (E&E) technology portfolio towards a commercial route to market.
  • Lead HBKU’s Research & Development Corporation, Energy and Environment focused commercialization activities from initiation to completion.
  • Perform Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) Assessments regularly to develop systems and processes alongside colleagues, by which projects can be managed efficiently and effectively.
  • Identify commercialization opportunities and determine optimal commercialization pathways for the University’s E&E-focused intellectual outcomes.
  • Increase the number and/or quality of successful technology and knowledge transfer agreements via either licensing, service agreements, product creation and dissemination, or spin-out company formation in partnership with the relevant OIIR Team.
  • Support the preparation of internal commercialization strategy documents, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepare, review, assess, and manage research commercialization agreements.
  • Manage the commercial transactions and ensure compliance license obligations in collaboration with relevant OIIR Team member (s).
  • Participate where required in university-wide communications events to increase awareness, interest, and demand for research commercialization, including staff development.
  • Drive standardization and continuous improvement of commercialization activities.
  • Produce appropriate real-time reports and data analyses.
  • Represent the OIIR in appropriate groups, committees, or bodies that may be constituted from time to time.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with HBKU members.
  • Identify and promote external funding opportunities for commercialization activities in collaboration with relevant OIIR Team member (s).
  • Facilitate and develop commercialization partnerships with key national, regional, and international industries, government, and research entities.
  • Provide advice and guidance to the OIIR Executive Director on research activities that are potential external investment or commercialization opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, University policies, and procedures in respect of intellectual property, patents, licensing, and commercialization activities.
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

  • Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics, or a relevant engineering field. A postgraduate degree is an advantage.
  • 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory level.
  • Experience in energy and environment focused idea/product/technology commercialization, business development, and technology & knowledge transfer.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in the innovation ecosystem within and beyond Academia.
  • Excellent knowledge of funding and investment processes for new technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and industry trends in the Energy and Environment sectors.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
  • Proven track record of successfully bringing Energy and Environment research or technologies to market.
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

The successful candidate must be ready to start in the Fall of 2026. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
 

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.
 

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