IP Manager @ Centre for Next Generation Localisation, Ireland

[Josef van Genabith]

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).
- 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: 31st August 2008
To apply: Please mail a completed application form, CV and details for 
three references to info at cngl.ie <mailto:info at cngl.ie> For informal 
discussions contact info at cngl.ie <mailto:info at cngl.ie>

Application forms are available from:
Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9.
Tel: +353 (0)1 700 5149
Fax: 353 (0)1 700 5500
E-mail: hr.applications at dcu.ie <mailto:hr.applications at dcu.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* 
<mailto:rfinn at computing.dcu.ie>