Student Internships in Semantic Web at DERI (Ireland)

The Units for eBusiness and Green and Sustainable IT at the Digital
Enterprise Research Institute (DERI: http://www.deri.ie/) of the National
University of Ireland, Galway invites applications for two internship
positions for a duration of 3-6 months.


DERI is the largest semantic web research organization in the world. DERI’s
mission is to establish semantics as a core pillar of modern computer
engineering. DERI offers a stimulating, dynamic, multi-cultural research
environment with excellent ties to research groups worldwide.


Successful candidates would be involved in the investigation of Semantic
Web/Linked Data approaches within organizations in the key areas of
semantic search, entity reconciliation, data quality, complex event
processing, Semantic Sensor Networks, energy intelligence and
standards-based financial and sustainability reporting.


Mandatory Requirements:

- The candidate should be registered Master’s or PhD student in computer
science, applied mathematics, or similar. Outstanding undergraduate
candidates will also be considered.

- Experience with implementation work preferably in Java, Python or C++.

- Personal initiative, creativity and ability to effectively work in a team..

 Desirable Experience & Background:

- Industrial

- Knowledge of one of the topic areas

- Experience with Semantic Web/Linked Data technologies (e.g. RDF, OWL,
SPARQL)

 Students will receive a fellowship during their internship. The duration
of the internships will be for 3-6 months, longer internships may also be
considered.

Positions are now (September 2012) open and will be filled as suitable
candidates become available. Candidates are requested to submit their
resumes and relevant links to previous study and/or research experience to
andre.freitas@deri.org  quoting "Internship position" in the subject of the
email.

About Galway:


Galway is one of the most beautiful Irish cities shaped by artistic
communities, active student life, innovative industry and leading edge
research. Galway is located at the beautiful west coast of Ireland within
the Galway Bay, 'between' Europe and the U.S., making it an ideal hub for
national, European and international research.