Curator for PDB, EBI, Hinxton

The high quality curation of PDB entries is essential in establishing the PDBe database as a world-leading source of protein-structure information. To maintain and extend this position, the PDBe team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) is looking for an expert biologist for a demanding role in database curation. The work will involve annotating preliminary PDB submissions and extracting biological information relevant to a given entry. In addition, curators will draw on their own areas of expertise in contributing to the development of methods and procedures. The EBI is part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and is located on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus at Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. The postholder should hold a PhD in some area of structural biology or chemistry as well as have a broad knowledge in molecular biology. An indepth knowledge of biochemistry and/or protein structure analysis would be highly beneficial. The successful candidate will be computer literate and have proven experience of Linux/Unix, Emacs and molecular graphics software and scripting experience would be advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team and pay particular attention to detail. An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of review. For further information please visit http://www.embl.org/ and http://www.ebi.ac.uk/. EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. Please note that special visa requirements apply to persons from countries outside the EU coming to work at EMBL-EBI in the UK. This period of work will not count as qualifying time in the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. Contact Information The European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) PDBe Jane Stace applications@ebi.ac.uk http://www.embl.org/ and http://www.ebi.ac.uk/. How To Apply: To apply, please email a cover letter, CV (in English) and contact information of three professional references quoting ref. no. BIOfr/09/071/EBI in the subject line, to: applications@ebi.ac.uk