The Protein Data Bank in Europe (PDBe http://www.ebi.ac.uk/pdbe/) is
looking for two Scientific Database Curators to work as part of the PDBe
Annotation Team on the annotation of preliminary data submissions to the
PDB/EMBD. Details of the job and application are given below. Please get
in touch with me if you need any further information.
regards-
Jawahar Swaminathan, Ph.D.
Coordinator - PDBe Annotation & Depositions,
PDBe, European Bioinformatics Institute,
Cambridge CB10 1SD
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http://www.embl.de/aboutus/jobs/jobs_embl_ebi_hinxton/2010/database_curators/w_10_007_ebi/
Grade: 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience
EMBL site: EMBL-EBI Hinxton
Commencing date: As soon as possible after closing date
Job description:
The Protein Data Bank in Europe (PDBe) Team (www.ebi.ac.uk/pdbe) is part
of the worldwide Protein Data Bank organisation (wwPDB; www.wwpdb.org),
which maintains the global archive of structural data on
biomacromolecules. The Team also maintains a number of databases that
support deposition and advanced search services for structural
biologists and the wider scientific community. The Team consists of an
international and inter-disciplinary mix of professionals (structural
biologists, software engineers, and database engineers). The
high-quality curation of PDB entries is essential in establishing the
PDBe as a world-leading source of protein-structure information. To
maintain and extend this position, the PDBe team is looking for an
expert structural biologist for a demanding role in database curation.
The work involves annotating preliminary PDB submissions and extracting
biological information relevant to a given entry. In addition, curators
draw on their own area of expertise in contributing to the development
of methods and procedures.
Qualifications and experience:
Applicants should possess a PhD in some area of structural biology or
chemistry as well as have a broad knowledge in molecular biology. An
in-depth knowledge of biochemistry and/or protein structure analysis
would be highly advantageous. The ideal candidate will be computer
literate and be comfortable working with Linux/Unix, Emacs, molecular
graphics software and also have some scripting experience. Excellent
English, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Contract:
An initial contract of 2 years will be offered to the successful
candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time
of the review.
Closing date: 27 February 2010
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive
conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research
organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to
applicants.
*To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees)
and covering letter, by email, quoting ref. no. W/10/007/EBI in the
subject line, to: applicati...@ebi.ac.uk *
General enquiries may be sent to applicati...@ebi.ac.uk or to the
following address:
EMBL-EBI, Personnel, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1SD.
*Important Information to Applicants:* EMBL does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting,
processing, training or any other fees). EMBL does not concern itself
with information on bank accounts.
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