Research Associate - Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator)

Rutgers University • Piscataway, NJ

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About The Position

The RCSB Protein Data Bank ( RCSB PDB , rcsb.org), the US data center for the global PDB archive, serves thousands of Data Depositors in the Americas and makes 3D macromolecular structure data available at no charge and without usage restrictions to many millions of rcsb.org users worldwide. The primary objectives of Deposition/Biocuration Services: ● Provide expert deposition, validation, biocuration, and remediation services to Data Depositors worldwide ● Maintain data quality and uniformity in the PDB archive which is critical to research and education ● Develop and promote community-endorsed data standards for archiving and exchange of global structural biology data The RCSB PDB at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ has an opening for a Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator) to analyze, curate, and validate macromolecular structures from the dynamically expanding structural biology community. The Biocurator also participates in exciting projects with significant impact on the scientific community, communicates daily with members of the research community, and participates in fun outreach activities.

Requirements

• The successful candidate should be self-motivated
• Pay close attention to details
• Possess strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Have the ability to handle multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• Experience in linux computer systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, curate, and validate macromolecular structures from the PDB community
• Participate in exciting projects with significant impact on the scientific community
• Communicate daily with members of the research community
• Participate in fun scientific outreach and training activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed