We're Hiring: IT Expert – AI & Semantic Interoperability
📍 Location: Brussels or Remote (EU-based) | 🕐 Full-time | 🗓️ Long-term contract
Are you passionate about Semantic Web, AI, and shaping the future of interoperability in Europe? Join a high-impact initiative at the heart of the European Commission and help drive the digital transformation of EU data ecosystems.
💼 Description of the Role
As a Senior IT Expert, you will:
* Support AI integration into semantic interoperability in collaboration with the JRC (GPT@JRC) and AI@EC, focusing on agentic AI.
* Coordinate the implementation of the Semantic Registry of Data Models on the EU Open Data Portal, together with the Publications Office.
* Provide technical support to SEMIC in areas such as:
* EU policy support and interoperability assessments
* SDGR/OOTS compliance and Data Spaces integration
* Toolchain benchmarking and open-source solutions for data modelling
* Oversee semantic activities within the Digital Europe Programme (DEP).
* Support adoption of Linked Data Event Streams (LDES) and alignment with EU standards.
* Contribute to the evolution of DCAT-AP and its adoption in Data Spaces.
* Create blog content on modelling best practices and support SEMIC webinars and workshops.
🧠 Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves)
🔹 Education:
* Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or ICT
🔹 Experience & Expertise:
At least 8 years of hands-on experience in:
* Semantic methodologies (Linked Data, Metadata modelling)
* OWL, RDF, SKOS, SHACL, XML
* Strong knowledge of Semantic Transformation
* Proven expertise with AI & Machine Learning models, especially involving agents
🔹 Communication:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A track record of technical talks and/or publications
Ready to join one of Europe’s most forward-thinking digital initiatives?
📩 Apply or reach out to us directly to learn more!
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