Environmental Research Scientist

vor 4 Wochen


Leipzig, Sachsen, Deutschland Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research Vollzeit

Project Overview

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research is seeking a highly skilled researcher to contribute to the development of a data-driven platform that maps employees' skills, expertise, and work methodologies. This project aims to create an intuitive platform that enables the research unit to optimize strategic planning, foster cross-functional collaboration, and enhance knowledge sharing for greater productivity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect publicly available data on employees, including names, titles, roles, and affiliations.
  • Develop a Python package to structure the data and generate a knowledge graph using Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Store the knowledge in a Graph Database and provide examples of relevant queries for strategic decisions.

Requirements

  • Background in Computer Science.
  • Solid programming skills in Python.
  • Experience with software development in an IDE (JetBrains PyCharm).
  • Experience with collaborative software development and agile project management with Git.
  • Database experience and database querying languages, preferably with graph databases and CYPHER.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

What We Offer

  • Excellent supervision that supports your personal and professional development.
  • Exciting insights into the work of a leading research institute.
  • The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives.
  • The opportunity to contribute and actively shape your own ideas and impulses.
  • Modern technical equipment and IT service to optimally support your work.

About the Project

The project is limited to 6 months and will be supervised at the site in Leipzig. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project that has the potential to make a significant impact on the research unit's strategic planning and collaboration.



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