Project Research Interns (2 positions)
The Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) in Galway, Ireland is among the largest research organisations working in Semantic Web technologies. 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. This is a unique opportunity to join the efforts within DERI: in collaboration with our industrial partners, during this internship you will develop and implement advanced querying technologies based on semantic technologies.
The Candidates
- Ability to work in a team based environment developing state of the art software solutions on time and to specification
- Motivated and proactive attitude 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
The Topics:
Both internship topics will be centred around Semantic Web technologies, in particular (i) the integration of RDF and XML, and (ii) efficient mechanisms for search and querying over Linked Data.
Essential Skills:
- Third level degree in computer science or related discipline (advanced undergrad students which comply with the skills requirements will also be considered)
- Good knowledge of object-oriented design principles
- Strong background in Java programming
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with Semantic Web technologies, esp. RDF/RDFS/OWL/(X)SPARQL
- Familiarity with XML and/or SQL
- Experience working with Linked Data
The duration of the internships will be for 4 months in the first
instance.
Application procedure:
Informal enquiries about these positions may be made to:
aidan.hogan@deri.org
(cc:ed) alessandra.mileo@deri.org
When applying, please use the same email addresses and put "Project Research Intern" in the subject line of emails.
Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and CV (PDF).
Closing date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2010. We expect the successful candidates to start at the earliest possible date, ideally in June 2011.