# Science Officer – Technology Transfer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/science-officer-technology-transfer Company: Uganda National Council for Science & Technology Category: Information & Communication Technology Location: Uganda, Kampala Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-22 Expires: 2026-07-31 ## Job Description Qualifications - An Honours Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Physical or Biological Sciences, or a related science and technology field from a recognized university/institution. ### Added advantage - A postgraduate qualification (Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree) in Technology Management, Innovation Management, Intellectual Property, Industrial Engineering, Science and Technology Policy, or a related field. - Training or certification in intellectual property management, technology commercialization, or project planning and management. Experience - A minimum of three (3) years' relevant working experience in technology development, technology transfer, research management, industrial liaison, innovation support, or a related field, gained from a reputable public or private sector organization. - Demonstrated experience working with researchers, innovators, industry, or community-based technology initiatives will be an added advantage. Responsibilities - Identify, document, and profile indigenous knowledge, technologies, and innovations with potential for development, adaptation, and commercialization. - Facilitate the transfer, adaptation, and diffusion of appropriate technologies (both local and foreign) to end users, including industry, SMEs, farmers, and communities. - Conduct technology needs assessments and technology audits across priority sectors to inform technology acquisition and adaptation strategies. - Appraise proposed technology transfer agreements, licences, and joint ventures to ensure alignment with national interests and STI policy. - Support innovators, researchers, and institutions in the protection and management of intellectual property arising from indigenous science and technology, in liaison with URSB and related bodies. - Establish and maintain linkages between research institutions, academia, industry, and communities to promote uptake and commercialization of research outputs. - Organize and participate in technology exhibitions, innovation fairs, demonstrations, and awareness programmes to promote indigenous technologies. - Maintain a database/inventory of technologies developed, transferred, or adapted in Uganda, and monitor their performance and impact. - Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and advisories on technology transfer trends, barriers, and opportunities to inform Council decision-making. ## Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 3 years Languages: English ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.