Senior Knowledge Engineer - Fusion Data & AI (Flexible Working)

Fusion Energy Base; Culham, Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Knowledge Engineer to develop semantic technologies that enhance fusion energy research. The role involves managing a small team and applying generative AI tools to create and maintain ontologies and knowledge graphs. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science or related fields and significant experience in knowledge engineering and semantic technologies. This position promotes flexible working arrangements and offers a competitive salary of £56,596 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in computer science or AI.
• Significant experience with knowledge engineering and semantic technologies.
• Experience with large language models and generative AI techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop semantic technologies to support data-driven fusion energy research.
• Manage a small team while supervising MSc and PhD students.
• Share research outputs and promote user adoption of semantic tools.

Skills

Knowledge engineering

Semantic technologies

Hands-on experience with semantic standards

Proficiency with ontology engineering

Generative AI and large language models

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science, AI or related field

Tools

Neo4j

Protégé

RDF/RDFS/OWL

Job description

A leading energy research organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Knowledge Engineer to develop semantic technologies that enhance fusion energy research. The role involves managing a small team and applying generative AI tools to create and maintain ontologies and knowledge graphs. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science or related fields and significant experience in knowledge engineering and semantic technologies. This position promotes flexible working arrangements and offers a competitive salary of £56,596 plus excellent benefits.