Package Description Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Job Introduction

Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

We are hiring a Senior AI & Semantic Interoperability Expert (Remote) for the European Commission in Brussels and various locations around Europe.

Main Responsibilities

 

Lead the exploration and implementation of generative AI and agent-based technologies (e.g. GPT@JRC, Claude, OpenAI) to enhance the automation, scalability, and contextual intelligence of semantic modelling processes and activities. Design prototypes with the support of other contractors and also oversee production-ready solutions aligned with the goals of the AI@EC initiative.Closely follow the evolving landscape of activities under AI@EC, ensuring that SEMIC’s work on semantic interoperability benefits from and contributes to the broader institutional2 AI strategy. Maintain regular exchanges with relevant AI-focused teams (e.g. JRC, DG CNECT) to align efforts, identify synergies, and feed back lessons learned.- Coordinate the integration of AI capabilities into the Semantic Registry of Data Models. Explore the use of LLMs for assisting with data model classification, semantic enrichment, and automated recommendation of reusable assets.Develop the use of generative AI to accelerate the modelling and alignment of interoperability artefacts in support of key EU policy initiatives, including the Single Digital Gateway Regulation (SDGR/OOTS), Interoperability Assessments, and European Data Spaces, ensuring all AI-driven outputs respect FAIR principles and EU semantic standards.Contribute to other SEMIC activities such as: overseeing and checking semantics activities entrusted by the Interoperability programme in DEP to other services in semantics such as the Publication Office, assisting and providing guidance to Data paces on adopting SEMIC profiles and assist in creating additional sub-profiles where necessary, organisation of workshops and conferences, writing blog posts

 

 

Successful Candidate

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and

Communication Technologies

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum 8 years experience in Semantic methodologies, Semantic transformation,Metadata modelling, Linked dataMinimum 8 years experience in OWL, RDF, SKOS, XML, shaclProven work experience with machine learning and AI models in particular new trends working on agents.Very good written and oral communication skills, proven by talks and/or publications in the technical field of the competition.

 

About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe

Why should you join Serco ?

Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sectorA company passionate about diversity and inclusionPermanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

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