Job description
A Semantic Web Developer for the Consumer Science & Intelligent Systems Group.
You will work as an intelligent systems developer within a creative and innovative environment. We carry out projects that disclose and exploit knowledge and information in the area of agrifood. As informatics experts, we work closely with food researchers and process technologists. Not only technological but also social and business aspects are important. We are a professional organization with an informal work atmosphere.
As a semantic web developer, you will develop knowledge intensive applications to effectively share and make use of information and data. We carry out assignments for the agrifood industry. We provide support for primary business processes as well as R&D, at national and international level. A noteworthy example is the development of Tiffany, a system that supports the sharing of knowledge in food research at TI Food and Nutrition.
Requirements
For this position we need someone who has completed an academic education (with several years of experience or a PhD degree), preferably with an informatics background specializing in Knowledge Representation. In addition, you are well acquainted with Java, Semantic Web technology (Sesame/SPARQL) and proficient in conceptual modelling. You are familiar with the principles of Agile software development. You have a keen interest to use these technologies to solve problems in the agrifood field. In addition, experience in publication is essential.
You are able to place yourself in the position of our clients. You are good in analytical and conceptual thinking and you can communicate your views clearly. You like to work within multidisciplinary teams and consider it a challenge to keep developing and expanding your knowledge, for example in semantics and information. Enthusiasm, perseverance and also a sense of humour are important requirements for functioning well. You can work independently and in a team, and view quality as very important.
Conditions of employment
We offer a position with an average of 36 work hours per week, a gross salary of € 4374,- per month for a complete work week (salary scale 10/11).
The duration of employment will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension for 3 years.
We not only offer a competitive salary but also good (study) leave and a pension of the ABP Pension Fund.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact Marchel Gorselink, R&D manager CS&IS tel. +31 317-485852.
Contract type
Temporary
Tijdelijk dienstverband
Organisation
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research is the R&D organisation for sustainable innovation in the areas of healthy food, sustainable fresh food chains and biobased products. National and international contracting authorities choose Food & Biobased Research because it is professional, provides innovative market-oriented solutions and has a high scientific standing. Food & Biobased Research works closely with these authorities to develop creative solutions to gear up for sustainable and profitable growth.
The Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group is part of Wageningen UR where fundamental and applied sciences complement each other. As an important European player, we carry out top-level research and work alongside authoritative partners within the international business world as well as the government on “Healthy food in a biobased society”. We have a crucial role in innovations within the market. Entrepreneurship and professionalism are what define us. In short, we are an interesting, international employer of stature.
Wageningen University and Research centre
Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That's our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don’t do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on ‘the quality of life’, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale.
Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.
For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look at www.jobsat.wur.nl.
Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.Additional information
AFSG-vacature@wur.nl
