Covenant University is a world-class University with a quest for Academic Excellence and a strong industry-driven research base, we are committed to raising a new generation of leaders. Based on the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) impact rankings, the University is ranked among the top 600 Universities in the World.
In line with our quest for Academic Excellence and a strong industry-driven research base, we seek to attract research active and experienced Senior Academics in the Professorial and all other Lectureship positions, who are ready to carve a niche for themselves in distinguished collaborative and ground-breaking research. In pursuit of this robust goal, the University is set to employ qualified candidates on regular, sabbatical and visiting appointments from all over the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Intellectual Property Officer
Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
- To handle the CU-IPTTO Section
- To manage the University’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), R&D commercialization, IP sensitization, and capacity building.
- Advice in Intellectual Property (IP) formulation and commercialization policies.
- Handle the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer of the University in line the DLi5.3 of the CApIC-ACE projects.
- Obtaining trademarks and patent for new products or services presented by the Institution
- Relate with external establishments on issues regarding Intellectual Property.
- Investigating patent utilization, commercial offensive and defensive value to help make decisions to maintain or abandon patents.
- Supports all aspects of the University’s intellectual property program, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Evaluates issued patents, prepare or obtain analysis, and ensures management is informed on aspects of intellectual property rights owned by other entities.
- Oversee and direct the preparation of copyright registrations and recordation of licenses and agreements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Covenant University Centre for Research Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID).
Requirements
- Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc / HND degree in Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics or a Bachelor of Law.
- Applicant must possess at least a second-class lower (2:2) in the mentioned disciplines and must possess a minimum of 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience. Licenses and certifications for intellectual property will be an added advantage.
- Applicants with first degrees MUST have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service. He or she must be God-fearing and have good communication skills.
Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a PDF format of their Application Letter for the interested position and an updated Resume detailing age, marital status and residential address to: careers@covenantuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
