Research Engineer Knowledge Graphs

Flanders Make; Heverlee; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research and innovation organization in Belgium is seeking a Research Engineer Knowledge Graphs to contribute to advanced research and development in manufacturing. This role involves designing complex ontologies, creating Python tools, and collaborating with a diverse team in an agile environment. Ideal candidates have expertise in knowledge graphs, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position offers an attractive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work atmosphere.

Prestations

Attractive salary with fringe benefits

Flexible working environment

Warm working atmosphere

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with research and business in knowledge graphs.
• Ability to communicate with academic and industrial stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Develop complex ontologies using modern modelling techniques.
• Create Python tools to utilize ontologies in practical applications.
• Set up graph databases linking ontologies to a knowledge graph.
• Present technical progress to stakeholders.
• Continuously expand expertise in knowledge graphs.

Connaissances

Knowledge of ontology design and knowledge graphs

Fluent in Python

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Description du poste

As a Research Engineer Knowledge Graphs, you will contribute to groundbreaking research into the development of flexible data retrieval in the manufacturing industry, supported by modern chatbots.

At Flanders Make, we conduct research aimed at innovation in the (manufacturing) industry of the future. In the upcoming projects, we want to develop prototype software tools that use advanced knowledge graphs. You will investigate how context in the manufacturing industry can be explicitly modelled using these knowledge graphs.

Development and Implementation of AI Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

You will be working in an agile environment in which you will work together with experts from a software, mechanical or mathematical engineering background and with expertise in model-driven engineering, computational design synthesis, optimization techniques and mechatronic design.

Together, you will set up software developments that, among other things, will radically speed up searches by data engineers and data scientists in manufacturing companies and arrive at proof-of-concepts.

Specifically, you will:

• Developing complex ontologies, using modern modelling techniques to effectively capture the knowledge of manufacturing companies;
• Develop Python tools to effectively use these ontologies in applications (such as root-cause analysis) and combine them with other technologies such as LLMs ;
• Setting up graph databases to connect the ontologies with data in a knowledge graph;
• Regularly presenting the progress of your technical concepts and findings to various stakeholders at colleagues and partners ;
• Actively expand your expertise in your field but also in related topics.

PROFILE

Creative Problem Solver with expertise in knowledge graph

As research engineer knowledge graphs, you are:

• Interested in applied research that bridges the gap between academia and industry;
• Enthusiastic to collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team in a project-oriented environment;
• Willing to constantly learn new techniques, technologies, and skills, and keep up to date with the latest academic and industry research trends;
• Able to communicate your innovative algorithms to both industrial and academic stakeholders;

This is what you bring with you:

• Knowledge and background in ontology design and knowledge graphs;
• Fluent in writing code, mainly in Python;
• Conceptual thinker with insight into formalizing concepts
• Experience with research combined with business experience, mainly in knowledge graphs
• Good communication and listening skills, customer-oriented and a team player.

Relevant industry experience of 1-3 years is an asset.

OFFER

You will have a job with an impact on industry, science and technology. You create levers and synergies within Flanders Make and far beyond.

The opportunity to develop yourself within a network of leading industrial companies, universities and research institutions.

An open-minded, flexible and challenging working environment.

A warm working atmosphere and top colleagues.

An attractive salary with fringe benefits.

How to apply?

Fill in the online application form and upload a motivation letter and CV until 15 February 2026.

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