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*Intellectual Property Manager: Centre for Next Generation Localisation
(CNGL) **DCU, Dublin, Ireland*
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 new SFI funded Centre for Next Generation Localisation
(CNGL) led by Professor Josef van Genabith. CNGL conducts research
encompassing machine translation, speech processing and digital content
management technologies.
CNGL is a DCU led Science Foundation Ireland funded CSET (Centre for Science
Engineering and Technology) and involves collaboration between DCU, TCD,
UCD, UL and industrial partners who include world leaders in
their respective fields.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
The Technology Transfer Manager will report to the CEO of Invent. He/she will
have primary responsibility for the identification, capture, protection and
commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) 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,
preferably to PhD level.
? Experience of intellectual property management, including
patenting, licensing and commercialisation ideally gained in an industrial
setting.
? An understanding and appreciation of the IP issues arising in
the context of academic research and in particular computer software.
*Salary Scale:* Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
*Closing Date:* 16th May 2008
For informal discussions contact the CEO of Invent Richard Stokes at
Richard.Stokes@invent.dcu.ie.
Invent DCU is an equal opportunities employer.
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