Strategic Academia Partnership Builder

Join our Journey to build up a high-quality ecosystem in Quantum Technology. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the network of universities and research institutions worldwide. You should be able to identify technology trends and evaluate their market readiness. You will work closely within the Team and generate Dealflow for our incubator program. Travel is a must.

Job description:
• Establishment and maintenance of the university and research network in quantum technology and quantum-related technologies
• Continuous tracking & documenting of Q-Tech market developments
• Creating trend reports & updates for the ecosystem
• Building Dealflow for incubator and possible venture-building program
• Organization and conducting of regular roadshows at universities and organizing Hackathons and other Events (in a Team) globally and locally
• Involvement in the selection of startups for the accelerator program
• Representation of QAI Ventures at university events
• Organization of exchange events between target universities
• Hiring and mentoring QAI Ambassadors at universities who serve as QAI SPOC
• Involvement in the Partnership Discussions with Corporate Partners
• Co-leading the community of Quantum Experts Fund Advisors

Skills:
• PhD in Physics
• Global network to research institutions and universities in the field of Quantum technology
• Several years of work experience in the Quantum research environment
• Work experience in innovation management is a plus
• Good understanding of the quantum market
• Able to judge technologies and market potential
• A people person, able to win others over
• Good and proactive communicator
• Interested in new developments in QT

Benefits:
• 40 hours/ week
• Rewarding salary plus incentivization
• Very high level of personal responsibility
• High degree of freedom of execution
• Chance to create your role
• 25 days of holidays per year
• Halbtax (Swiss Train Ticket)

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Arlesheim, Basel, as much as possible
• Remote Work is possible but not preferred. (as we are still building up)
• Travelling required