Data Scientist, Librarian or Semantic Web Expert | 26-20-ZB Data Scientist, Bibliothekar/-in oder Semantic Web Expertin / Semantic Web Experte (m/w/d)

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Mar 17, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is part of the 'Specialised Information Services for Science' (FID) program, specifically focusing on Physics. Working at the National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB) in Braunschweig, you will be responsible for developing innovative search tools and specialized services for the physics community. Day-to-day tasks include defining terminological foundations such as metadata and vocabularies, optimizing portal search functionalities through data queries and validation, and integrating services into the TIB knowledge graph infrastructure. You will also manage committee coordination and monitor industry trends like AI-based technologies. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy bridging the gap between data science and library systems. It offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading international research environment, contributing to the scalability of pilot projects in plasma physics to a broader user base while collaborating with prestigious partners like the Leibniz Institute and the Technical Information Library (TIB).

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Master's or Diploma) in Computer Science, Library Science, Terminology, Natural Sciences, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Proven programming experience, specifically in Python
  • Professional experience with literature management systems and search engines
  • Experience in committee coordination, moderation, and meeting management
  • Professional experience in defining and structuring technical search parameters and metadata
  • Experience in creating functional requirement specifications (Lastenhefte) is preferred
  • Experience in developing and applying standards and norms is an advantage

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake business travel is required. The position is fixed-term for 3 years. Candidates must have the ability to work in Braunschweig.