Head of Inventions and Patents (m/f/d)

The University of Lübeck stands for excellent research and excellent teaching. We are a modern foundation university with thematically focused courses. Under the motto “In Focus The Life” we offer a range of medicine, health sciences and psychology as well as mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology.

Technology Transfer Unit As of 01.03.2026, the Technology Transfer Unit of the University of Lübeck is to occupy a position as a branch of inventions and patents (m/w/d) with a working time of 77.52 percent of a full-time job (corresponding to 30 hours per week at present). Entry date: 01.03.2026 desirable Application deadline: 08.02.2026 Group of charges: EC 12 Duration: unlimited Volume: 77.52 % part-time (30h)

technical responsibility for all processes of IP management at the University of Lübeck Ensuring a legally secure, efficient and start-up-oriented collection, safeguarding and recovery of intellectual property at the University of Lübeck Cooperation with the IP service providers commissioned by the University of Lübeck Professional consulting in patent, brand, design and IP management for inventors, researchers and institute and clinic management Conception and implementation of internal events for the generation, security and recovery of IP Head of the office of the inter-universal association for the protection of intellectual property in Schleswig-Holstein and monitoring of the implementation of funding Project management Thomas-Fredenhagen-Preis der Kaufmannschaft zu Lübeck

Technical requirements Completed academic studies (Master, preferably in a field corresponding to or comparable to the technical context of the University of Lübeck) Deep knowledge of patent, trademark and design law Experience in working with patent management software very desirable Experience in technology transfer, IP management and patenting Knowledge of research structures and funding law Experience in project management and management as well as in committee work Methodological and personal requirements Outstanding analysis and assessment competence Self-employed and strategic work negotiating strength and professional appearance Communication strength in scientific and administrative contexts (German/English) High readiness for responsibility Representative social competence and willingness to cooperate in an interdisciplinary team

Tariff remuneration incl. Special payment (TV-L) 30 days recreational holiday per year, in addition 24.12. and 31.12. free of charge Compatibility of family, private life and work through flexible working hours and part-time opportunities (after individual examination) and the possibility of mobile work NAH.SH/ Germany Job Ticket, Participation in Higher Education, Benefits on Campus and Other Corporate Benefits Health management “Healthy University” An occupational pension scheme with high pay by the employer (VBL) A safe workplace as well as a university environment with its typical lively and innovative design, with numerous events and training opportunities The classification shall be carried out in accordance with the automatic tariff system in the event of compliance with the tariff conditions up to the above-mentioned remuneration group. A final assessment is reserved. The University of Lübeck sees itself as a modern and open-minded employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social origin, religion, world view, disability or sexual identity. We promote gender equality. As a candidate with severe disability or as a person equal to them, we consider you preferred with appropriate suitability. .