Project Research Intern (Linked Data, Semantic Web)

Project Research Intern (Linked Data, Semantic Web)

INSIGHT Galway (previously the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI))
is among the largest research organizations working in Semantic Web technologies.
INSIGHT Galway's mission is to establish semantics as a core pillar of modern
computer engineering. INSIGHT Galway offers a stimulating, dynamic, multi-cultural
 research environment with excellent ties to research groups worldwide.
This is a unique opportunity to join the efforts within INSIGHT in collaboration with
our industrial partners. During this internship you will develop and implement
 technologies originating the Semantic Web, Linked Open Data, SPARQL Querying,
 Query Federation and Data Integration.


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The Candidates

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·         Ability to work in a team based environment developing state of the art software solutions on time and to specification

·         Motivated and proactive attitude, willing to take ownership and initiative in all work assignments

·         Excellent analysis and problem solving skills

·         Strong design, development & testing skills

·         Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

·         Creative Thinking



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The Topics

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The internship topics will be centred around Semantic Web technologies,
 in particular (i) linked data integration and/or visualization of RDF data,
(ii) SPARQL Querying, Query Federation.
The duration of the internship will be for 4 months initially, with the possibility of extension.

Informal enquiries about this position may be made to:  ali.hasnain@deri.org

When applying, please use the same email address and put "Project Research Intern" in the subject line of emails.



Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and CV (PDF) to  ali.hasnain@deri.org<mailto:ali.hasnain@deri.org> .

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, June 30, 2014. We expect the successful candidate to start at the earliest possible date.