Innovation Researcher

About the role

The Innovation Researcher will be responsible working on high-impact deeptech opportunities from IIT Madras that have been identified as relevant to ZEISS. The role exists to bridge academic research, startups, and ZEISS business units, ensuring the successful incubation and transfer of new technologies.

What you'll do

• Assess technologies emerging from IIT Madras and other universities. Evaluate ideas based on desirability, feasibility, and viability for ZEISS
• Lead studies on emerging technologies and market trends. Identify customer needs and define solution concepts with interdisciplinary teams
• Drive the development of proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes. Work with internal and external partners to ensure knowledge transfer to ZEISS business units
• Facilitate the transition of innovative concepts into ZEISS business operations. Support internal venturing and incubation through structured proposals and business plans
• Identify startups relevant to the Innovation Hub’s focus areas. Propose collaboration or investment opportunities aligned with ZEISS strategy

What you need

• 2–4 yrs of experience
• Research
• Market research
• Agile
• Problem solving
• Prototyping
• PhD