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Medewerker Valorisatie
- VU Hoofdgebouw
- 0.8 / 1
- Development & Innovation
- Closes on16-02-2026
- Amsterdam
- Institutional Affairs
- MSc
- Publishing date03-02-2026
Medewerker Valorisatie
- VU Hoofdgebouw
- Amsterdam
- 0.8 / 1
- Institutional Affairs
- Development & Innovation
- MSc
- Closes on16-02-2026
- Publishing date03-02-2026
Your function
The Business Developer will focus on identifying and developing valorisation opportunities within the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, with a particular emphasis on Amsterdam Movement Sciences (AMS), an innovative research institute. AMS is a collaborative institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC. Its mission is to optimise physical performance in both health and disease, and to translate this expertise into solutions that enhance human physical and mental wellbeing.
As a Business Developer you will pro-actively support researchers in bringing their research ideas to the market, e.g. by protecting and licensing Intellectual Property (IP), by supporting and initiating a start-up or by facilitating contract research with public or private partners. The Business Developer will be the first point of contact for academic researchers as they aim to bring their research product to market and will be the vital link between the faculty and the central organisation. The Business Developer acts as a key intermediary between researchers and external partners including the various established Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and guides the researchers through the initial phase of bringing a research product or IP to the market.
A sample of the projects that you will support:
- Augmented reality to alleviate the freezing of gait in Parkinson research
- Exoskeletons to restore and support the arm and leg function
- AI driven remote monitoring platforms for real-time and personalized home rehabilitation
- Apps that are used to monitor the patient’s health prior to, and after surgery
- Wearables that register the wearer’s data in real time
- Wearable technology to monitor various body functions for use by e.g. Ministry of Defense
- Biomarkers of aging and healthy longevity
- Treatment and medication of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disease
Your profile
- You have a Master/PhD preferably in Movement Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biology,
- You have an eye for promising research in the field of Movement Science, Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biology, among others, and the necessary knowledge and skills to bring this research successfully to the market
- You have proven experience with public-private partnerships and collaborations, IP and licensing agreements
- You are pro-active, entrepreneurial and you have a service mentality
- You act as a natural connector between research and private and public partners like ministries
- You get energy from facilitating and coaching start-ups
- You enjoy operating in an interdisciplinary environment where technology meets societal needs.
- You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
What do we offer?
- A role with real impact at the intersection of research, innovation, and society.
- A 12-month employment contract, with the possibility of changing it to a permanent position after 12 months, subject to good performance.
- The job profile is based on the university ranking system (UFO) of Knowledge Valorisation Officer (3/2) and is open for at least 0,8 fte.
- A salary between €4.728 and €7.297 gross per month (scale 11–12, based on education & experience).
- Excellent benefits, including hybrid working options, 8% holiday allowance, and 8.3% year-end bonus.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and expanding your network.
About us
About IXA-GO and VU Amsterdam
At IXA-GO, we help VU Amsterdam researchers turn knowledge into impact. We support with grants, partnerships, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship. Our team includes grants officers, business developers, programme managers, and communication specialists.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Interested
Interested? Apply Now!
Apply via the application button before 17 February 2026, submitting your CV and motivation letter. Two rounds of interviews are scheduled for 10 and 18 March 2026.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered
Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze advertentie wordt niet op prijs gesteld.
Your function
The Business Developer will focus on identifying and developing valorisation opportunities within the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, with a particular emphasis on Amsterdam Movement Sciences (AMS), an innovative research institute. AMS is a collaborative institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC. Its mission is to optimise physical performance in both health and disease, and to translate this expertise into solutions that enhance human physical and mental wellbeing.
As a Business Developer you will pro-actively support researchers in bringing their research ideas to the market, e.g. by protecting and licensing Intellectual Property (IP), by supporting and initiating a start-up or by facilitating contract research with public or private partners. The Business Developer will be the first point of contact for academic researchers as they aim to bring their research product to market and will be the vital link between the faculty and the central organisation. The Business Developer acts as a key intermediary between researchers and external partners including the various established Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and guides the researchers through the initial phase of bringing a research product or IP to the market.
A sample of the projects that you will support:
- Augmented reality to alleviate the freezing of gait in Parkinson research
- Exoskeletons to restore and support the arm and leg function
- AI driven remote monitoring platforms for real-time and personalized home rehabilitation
- Apps that are used to monitor the patient’s health prior to, and after surgery
- Wearables that register the wearer’s data in real time
- Wearable technology to monitor various body functions for use by e.g. Ministry of Defense
- Biomarkers of aging and healthy longevity
- Treatment and medication of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disease
Your profile
- You have a Master/PhD preferably in Movement Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biology,
- You have an eye for promising research in the field of Movement Science, Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biology, among others, and the necessary knowledge and skills to bring this research successfully to the market
- You have proven experience with public-private partnerships and collaborations, IP and licensing agreements
- You are pro-active, entrepreneurial and you have a service mentality
- You act as a natural connector between research and private and public partners like ministries
- You get energy from facilitating and coaching start-ups
- You enjoy operating in an interdisciplinary environment where technology meets societal needs.
- You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
What do we offer?
- A role with real impact at the intersection of research, innovation, and society.
- A 12-month employment contract, with the possibility of changing it to a permanent position after 12 months, subject to good performance.
- The job profile is based on the university ranking system (UFO) of Knowledge Valorisation Officer (3/2) and is open for at least 0,8 fte.
- A salary between €4.728 and €7.297 gross per month (scale 11–12, based on education & experience).
- Excellent benefits, including hybrid working options, 8% holiday allowance, and 8.3% year-end bonus.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and expanding your network.
About us
About IXA-GO and VU Amsterdam
At IXA-GO, we help VU Amsterdam researchers turn knowledge into impact. We support with grants, partnerships, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship. Our team includes grants officers, business developers, programme managers, and communication specialists.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.
Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Interested
Interested? Apply Now!
Apply via the application button before 17 February 2026, submitting your CV and motivation letter. Two rounds of interviews are scheduled for 10 and 18 March 2026.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered
Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze advertentie wordt niet op prijs gesteld.