13 August: fyi -- IP management, Dublin
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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 an
details for three references to info@cngl.ie
For informal discussions, contact info@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@dcu.ie
Invent DCU is an equal opportunities employer.
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