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Heyrovský Institute of the CAS announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position 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 machinereadable 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 work 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.
Application deadline: 09/30/2026