Position: Intellectual Property and Research Librarian

Job Summary

The Intellectual Property and Research Librarian is primarily responsible for expanding intellectual property (IP) information services and delivering consultancy projects; organizing IP-related activities and training programs; managing the application and lifecycle management of IP projects/awards; establishing collaborations with government agencies, research institutions, and enterprises; and operating new media platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. IP Information Services: Conduct patent searches, early-warning analyses, and industrial patent navigation.
2. Training & Workshops: Organize IP training sessions and seminars.
3. Project/Award Management: Oversee the application process, documentation preparation, and lifecycle management for IP projects/awards.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop and maintain partnerships with internal IP departments, external experts, research institutions, and enterprises to facilitate collaborative projects.
5. Government Liaison: Manage daily communication and relationships with government authorities.
6. Digital Operations: Maintain and operate the center’s website and social media platforms.
7. Additional Duties: Fulfill other tasks assigned by supervisors.
    

Qualifications

1. Education: Master’s degree or higher in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related fields.
2. Technical Skills: Strong information retrieval capabilities; hands-on experience with data analysis/statistical software.
3. Professional Experience: Experience in one or more areas: technology novelty search, patent retrieval, patent valuation, or patent analysis.
4. Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Chinese and English.
5. Collaboration: Team-oriented with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in an academic environment.
6. Preferred Credentials: Patent Agent Qualification Certificate or recognized IP professional accreditation.

How to Apply

Visit https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career_company=xjtlu, search for "Intellectual Property and Research Librarian", and submit your application.

About Us

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international university jointly founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool in 2006 with approval from China’s Ministry of Education. Recognized as a benchmark for Sino-foreign collaborative education and a pioneer in China’s higher education reform, XJTLU established its Intellectual Property Information Service Center (IPISC) in October 2020.

IPISC is affiliated with XJTLU Library and designated as one of Jiangsu Province’s first Intellectual Property Information Public Service Hubs (June 2021). XJTLU joined WIPO’s Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) network (2024).