Intellectual Property Manager
Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL)
Dublin City University,
Dublin, Ireland
http://www.cngl.ie/
CNGL is a DCU-led Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funded Centre
for Science Engineering and Technology (Directed by Prof. Josef
van Genabith). CNGL conducts research on language technologies
(machine translation, speech recognition/synthesis), digital
content management technologies (adaptive hypermedia, IE/IR),
their application in localisation workflows, and language
technology-focused software engineering. CNGL is a €30M
collaborative research centre that involves collaboration
between DCU, TCD, UCD, UL and industrial partners who include
world leaders in their respective fields.
Invent DCU is the commercialisation gateway for Dublin City
University (DCU). Invent manages the protection and
commercialisation of intellectual property for DCU through
technology transfer, licensing and the creation of spin-out
companies.
We wish to recruit an Intellectual Property Manager on a fixed
term contract basis with primary responsibility for managing the
intellectual property generated in the Centre for Next Generation
Localisation (CNGL).
Duties and Responsibilities:
The IP Manager will report to the CEO of Invent. He/she will
have primary responsibility for the identification, capture,
protection and commercialisation of intellectual property
arising from research activities within the CNGL and related
interdisciplinary research areas involving computer science.
He/she will also work with other Invent staff and CNGL partners
to develop the full potential of IP through appropriate commercial
and licensing mechanisms in accordance with the formal IP
arrangements agreed between the partners.
Requirements:
The IP Manager is a key post within Invent and CNGL and the
successful candidate will be expected to have the required
breadth of education, relevant experience and self confidence
to have an immediate impact in a leading computer science research
centre by devising and implementing procedures and practices that
enhance the identification, assessment and protection of intellectual
property.
The appointed person will have:
A post-graduate qualification in computer science, computational
linguistics, speech processing or a related discipline, (such as
language technology, machine translation, speech, IR/IE,
localisation), preferably to PhD level.
An understanding and appreciation of the IP issues arising in
the context of academic research and in particular computer
software.
Ideally, some experience of intellectual property management,
including patenting, licensing and commercialisation gained in
an industrial setting.
Salary Scale: Remuneration will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: 25th July 2008
To apply: Please mail CV and details for three references to
info at cngl.ie
For informal discussions contact info at cngl.ie
Invent DCU is an equal opportunities employer.
Ríona Finn, Administrator, Centre for Next Generation Localisation, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 700 6707 Fax: +353 (0)1 700 5442 Mob: +353 (0)87 623 4464
Web: http://www.cngl.ie Email: rfinn at computing.dcu.ie