> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2816303-senior-knowledge-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2816303-senior-knowledge-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Knowledge Engineer - **Company:** UK Atomic Energy Authority - **Location:** Culham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £56,596.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Integration, Experimental Data, Graph Database, Neo4j, Resource Description Framework (RDF), Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840584477-senior-knowledge-engineer ## About the Role Working across knowledge engineering, data integration, and applied AI, you will build scalable semantic systems for collaborative research, contribute to research strategy, supervise early-career researchers, lead small projects and teams, and work closely with scientists and engineers to ensure solutions meet evolving research and industry needs. You will bring strong organisation and time-management skills, including experience coordinating scientific or technical events, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. If in addition to the above, you have strong organisation and time-management skills, including experience coordinating scientific or technical events, as well as excellent written and verbal communication abilities, we would love to hear from you., * PhD in Computer Science, AI or related field, or equivalent research/industry experience. * Significant experience of knowledge engineering and semantic technologies (knowledge graphs, ontologies, RDF/RDFS/OWL, data modelling). * Hands-on experience with semantic standards and vocabularies (e.g. Dublin Core, DCAT, PROV). * Proficiency with ontology engineering and graph technologies (e.g. Protégé, ROBOT, OWLAPI, Neo4j, GraphDB, Blazegraph). * Practical experience with predictive and generative AI. * Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration through project work, events, or co-authored outputs. * Experience using large language models, generative AI techniques, and prompt engineering. * Record of scientific publication and familiarity with open science and FAIR data practices. * Experience with AI-enabled tool or assistant design. * Familiarity with collaborative knowledge platforms such as Wikipedia or Wikidata. ## Description The salary for this role is £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 2-3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire. Please note that this role can also be based in Rotherham. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data., We are looking for a Senior Knowledge Engineer to join our team. You will develop semantic technologies to support data-driven fusion energy research, creating and maintaining ontologies and knowledge graphs that connect experimental data, simulations, and scientific literature. You will responsibly apply generative AI tools, such as large language models, to accelerate ontology development and knowledge graph creation while maintaining high standards of provenance and transparency., * Lead and deliver projects, ensuring milestones, outputs, and budgets are met, while identifying and pursuing new research and funding opportunities aligned with UKAEA's semantic data strategy. * Manage a small team (1-3 staff) and supervise MSc and PhD students, supporting their development and delivery of high-quality research. * Contribute to internal and external collaborative projects, representing UKAEA in national and international forums and partnerships. * Share research outputs and support user adoption of semantic tools through reports, presentations, software releases, publications, meetings, and knowledge-sharing activities. * Design, develop, and maintain modular, standards-aligned ontologies and scalable knowledge graphs for fusion research, integrating experimental, simulation, and textual data. * Apply generative AI and large language models to accelerate ontology development and knowledge graph population, while ensuring strong provenance, explainability, and quality assurance. * Enable semantic interoperability through ontology alignment, vocabulary mapping, data integration workflows, and automated validation, versioning, and deployment processes. * Work closely with scientists, engineers, and software teams to deliver robust semantic solutions, produce clear technical documentation, and promote best practices in knowledge engineering. ## Related Videos - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [New AI-Centric SDLC: Rethinking Software Development with Knowledge Graphs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1417-new-ai-centric-sdlc-rethinking-software-development-with-knowledge-graphs) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Graphs and RAGs Everywhere... But What Are They? - Andreas Kollegger - Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1311-graphs-and-rags-everywhere-but-what-are-they-andreas-kollegger-neo4j) - [Knowledge graph based chatbot](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/754-knowledge-graph-based-chatbot) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)