Translation Officer
The Babraham Institute is a charity which is world renowned for its research in life sciences to enhance lives and improve wellbeing.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Translation Officer to support the translational development of discoveries arising from our world-leading research into the biology of ageing. This is a key role in the Babraham Institute’s Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation team, working closely with researchers, industry partners, investors, public sector organisations and other stakeholders to maximise the impact of Babraham Institute research.
The Translation Officer will support a broad range of the Institute's translational and commercialisation activities. Working closely with the Commercialisation Manager, the postholder will contribute to the assessment and development of new discoveries, intellectual property management, licensing opportunities, translational funding applications, company formation and partnership development. They will also work alongside the Knowledge Exchange Manager to deliver knowledge exchange activities that strengthen engagement and collaboration between the Institute and external partners.
This role requires a candidate with a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and a strong interest in developing expertise in technology transfer.
The successful candidate will have scientific expertise relevant to the Babraham Institute's research portfolio and the ability to identify and evaluate translational opportunities arising from discovery science. They will be enthusiastic about the commercialisation of bioscience research, motivated to develop innovative technologies towards real-world application, and interested in the legal and business aspects of research translation, including intellectual property, contracts and partnership agreements. Experience of intellectual property management, technology transfer or other translational activities would be highly desirable.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 25th October 2026.
However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.
Further information about the Institute can also be found on our website (www.babraham.ac.uk).
The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.
