Semantic Data Engineer

A leading research institute in Prague, Czechia, named after Nobel laureate in Chemistry J. Heyrovský, is seeking a highly motivated Semantic Data Engineer for the Department of Biophysical Chemistry.

Type of contract: Temporary (1-4 years) 

Employment type:  0,5-1,0 FTE

Starting date: 01. 01. 2027

Job description 

Prepare research and industry processes conceptualisation into schemas and semantic patterns, transformation into-machine-readable formats (JSON schemas and SHACL), containerisation into RO-Crates, semantisation with controlled vocabularies and ontologies. 

 Specific tasks:

• identify the concepts, entities and relationships of research workflows and data analysis;
• develop reusable semantic patterns and data models;
• translate these models into practical metadata structures in machine-readable forms (e.g. JSON Schemas);
• connect repository metadata with vocabularies, ontologies and emerging community standards;
• contribute to the development of interoperable research data infrastructure at national and European level. 

Required Qualifications 

Experience with semantic technologies and semantic web – especially linked data concepts (RDF, SPARQL) and principles of semantic assets (ontologies).

Ability to convert unstructured data into a machine-readable/actionable data structure (i.e. non-relational database).

Knowledge of linked data RDF serialisations (TTL, JSON-LD) and metadata validation (SHACL).

Basic knowledge of data structures in Python, basic skills in Git.

Work in an international team, English (B2 or equivalent). 

PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field.

Preferred skills 

Creative thinking, systematic working habits. Experience with Horizon Europe projects and cross-boarder teamwork.

Benefits

- friendly and motivating working environment;

- five weeks of paid leave (holidays) per year, an additional 5 days time off for personal reasons, and three days of paid sick leave on top of statutory insurance;

- flexible working hours, the possibility of part-time or hybrid work;

- the proximity of childcare groups on the CAS campus;

- sports equipment rental, free parking, and access to libraries;

- Czech and English language courses;

- possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organised by our institute. 

To apply for the position, please submit your application via the following link: https://my.teamio.com/asmt/index.jsp?brand=teamio.com&reportId=flexi_1778075838211&advId=2001419415&rps=202 

The application should include a CV, a brief summary of previous work, and contact details for a reference person.