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@cngl.ie For informal discussions contact info@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@computing.dcu.ie