Business Development Expert

Business Development Expert

Apply for the Business Development Expert role at INESC TEC.

The INESCTEC. OCEAN project aims to establish a Centre of Excellence (Co
E) in Ocean Research and Engineering (OR&E) in Portugal, addressing in a synergistic way the fields of marine structures, marine robotics, ocean energy, and ocean data. This Co
E will meet the growing technological and scientific needs of emerging markets across a wide range of “blue economy” applications, such as offshore renewable energy, offshore aquaculture, maritime transport and fisheries, deep‑sea resource exploration and bioprospecting, among others.

This new Co
E is anchored in INESC TEC’s scientific and technological expertise in marine research areas and benefits from the mentorship of SINTEF OCEAN (SINTEF), Norway’s leading R&D centre. Ocean Energy will be the Co
E’s main priority.

The current energy context and zero‑carbon strategy place Renewable Energy production among the most relevant priorities for EU growth and social stability. This Co
E will work in conjunction with three unique and complementary infrastructures in Portugal, led by INESC TEC, that support the development and testing of offshore renewable energy systems: the Blue Hub in Leixões, the Offshore Renewable Energy Test Centre in Aguçadoura, and the TEC4SEA Infrastructure for testing and validating technologies in an ocean environment.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, management, or public administration.
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Driver’s license.

Preference Factors

• Professional experience (preferably) or completion of academic or professional internships in the maritime sector, especially related to ocean technologies.

Application Period

Since 05 Dec 2025 to 16 Jan 2026

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

General Business

Industries

Research Services

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