Scientific Database Curator
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Full Time
11-03-2025
Job Specifications
Your role
We are looking to recruit an expert structural biologist or bioinformatician with strong structural biology background and familiarity with scripting to join the PDBe curation team.
High-quality curation of new depositions is essential for PDB and EMDB to remain the authoritative global sources of biomacromolecular structure information. The work involves annotating preliminary PDB and EMDB submissions and extracting relevant biological information. PDBe staff annotates more than a third of all PDB and EMDB depositions worldwide. The work will also involve analysis of structure data and enriching PDBe tools and services. The data curators also participate in developing training material and delivery of workshops and in outreach activities.
You have
PhD and a minimum 2 year’s work experience in structural biology or bioinformatics
Demonstrable working knowledge of macromolecular structure, and ideally a broad knowledge in molecular biology or biochemistry.
Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with the wwPDB OneDep and PDBe team members
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent knowledge of English as communication with depositors is an essential part of the job
You may also have
A few years of post-doctoral research experience in structural biology
Hands-on experience in the determination of protein structure are a distinct advantage
Experience with computer scripting or Python programming would be an advantage
Other helpful information
Working 2 days a week from the office (currently Wednesday and Thursday)
We plan to interview remotely week commencing Thursday 5 June 2025
Contract length: Grant based contract for a duration of 3 years
Salary: Grade 5 - monthly salary from £3,229 after tax but excluding pension contributions and health insurance. Plus generous benefits.
Why join us
Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.
Enjoy Lots Of Benefits
Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition public holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.
What else you need to know
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
06/04/2025
About the Company
Working at EMBL-EBI gives you the opportunity to focus your energy and skills on something that really matters: using technology to contribute to discoveries that benefit humankind. We empower researchers everywhere to realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology, and build sophisticated tools for exploring life at the atomic level. Know more
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