The RCSB Protein Data Bank (_http://www.pdb.org <http://www.pdb.org/>_)
is a publicly accessible information portal for researchers and students
interested in structural biology. At its center is the PDB archive --
the sole international repository for the 3-dimensional structure data
of biological macromolecules. These structures hold significant promise
for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the search for
new drugs and in efforts to understand the mysteries of human disease
The primary mission of the RCSB PDB is to provide accurate,
well-annotated data in the most timely and efficient way possible to
facilitate new discoveries and scientific advances. The RCSB processes,
stores, and disseminates these important data, and develops the software
tools needed to assist users in depositing and accessing structural
information
The RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ has
an opening for a Biochemical Information & Annotation Specialist to
curate and standardize macromolecular structures for distribution in the
PDB archive. The annotation specialist communicates daily with members
of the deposition community, and annotates, releases, and updates
entries in the PDB archive. BLAST, PubMed, and other tools are used for
the annotation process performed on a linux box
A background in cryo-electron microscopy is a strong advantage.
Biological chemistry (PhD, MS, BS or BA) is required. Experience with
linux computer systems, biological databases is preferred. The
successful candidate should be self-motivated, pay close attention to
detail, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and meet
deadlines
This position offers the opportunity to participate in an exciting
project with significant impact on the scientific community
Please send resume (pdf preferred) to Dr. Helen M. Berman at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<http://aaas.sciencecareers.org/texis/apply?id=4550f6e14a09a20&lookid=aaas&[EMAIL PROTECTED]>_
