[ref. a8354701] Knowledge Engineer, Computer Scientist or similar
Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place! At our Institute of Data Science in Jena we are looking for a Knowledge Engineer, Computer Scientist or similar Research Data Management for Life Cycle Assessment What to expect: The focus of the DLR Institute for Data Science in Jena is to find solutions for the major challenges of the digitalisation age.
The research focuses on the areas of data extraction and mobilisation, data management and preparation, and data analysis and intelligence. The Working Group “Metadata Management” addresses topics in the area of semantic descriptions of data, development of ontologies and semantically enhanced systems.These topics are addressed in both DLR-internal as well third-party-funded projects. The advertised position is in the context of life cycle assessment. It is part of several activities and projects to establish a modern and FAIR research data management in this domain.
Your task is the semantic enrichment of life cycle inventories – the underlying database of life cycles assessments. In collaboration with our partners, you develop suitable vocabularies and data models to describe life cycle inventory data in a FAIR way.
Further, you establish a data repository to manage maintain life cycle inventories. You will make a significant contribution to life cycle assessments and by extension a sustainable future! Your tasks include Requirement engineering together with our project partners Literature research and identifying state-of-the-art approaches in the area of descriptions of data and models in the area of a hydrogen economy Development of vocabularies and ontologies for a hydrogen economy Development and maintenance of a data and model catalogue Evaluation and improvement of approaches and implementations Publication and presentation of results at national and international conferences and within the project consortium Supervision of students What we expect from you: Completed academic university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related areas (e.g., data science). Alternatives are other areas with a focus on Semantic Web.
Basic experience in independently addressing complex research challenges. Proven programming skills (e.g., JavaScript, Python or Java.) Joy of working in a scientific environment Advanced skills in both written and spoken English Basic skills in both written and spoken German Willingness to travel (national/international) Applied experience working with knowledge graphs and related technologies (e.g., RDF and SPARQL) is a plus Experience in GUI and UX design and implementation is a plus What we offer: DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people.
We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular.Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified. Further information: Starting date: 01.01.2025Duration of contract: 3 years Type of employment:Full-time (Part-time possible) Remuneration: Based on qualification and tasks up to group 13 TVöD Vacancy-ID: 98221 Contact: Sirko Schindler Institut für Datenwissenschaften Tel.: 03641 30960 104