Junior patent analyst
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia in Genova
Commitment & contract: employee contract
Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!
At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation.
With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.
THE ROLE
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to bring knowledge from research to the market.
The Technology Transfer Directorate is coordinated by Lorenzo De Michieli, who has extensive experience in Intellectual Property, licensing, start-up, and technology transfer.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Technical understanding of the invention disclosures received from IIT’s researchers to identify potentially patentable subject-matter
- Prior art searches to assess the patentability of IIT’s technologies
- Close collaboration with inventors and patent attorneys to draft and file patent applications in Italy and abroad
- Support to the assessment of the economic value of the of IIT’s IP assets
- Support to the design of strategies for the protection and exploitation of IIT’s Intellectual Property
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology or related fields. Experience in nanoparticles and DNA/RNA technologies is an advantage.
- Fluent command of spoken and written Italian and English
- Proficiency with the main IT software packages, including Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently, across multiple geographies, prioritize work and seamlessly pivot, when necessary, in a highly interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Team player with highly organized time management and problem-solving skills to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- A yearly gross salary ranging between 26.000,00 and 30.000,00 euro which may include a premio option depending on your role and contract
- Wide range of staff discounts
- Up to 10 days of teleworking per month
- Flexible working time