Biocurator: Macromolecule Structure Annotation

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University’s RCSB PDB team in Piscataway, NJ invites applications for a Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator). The role focuses on analyzing, curating, and validating macromolecular structures from the PDB community, ensuring data quality and adherence to community standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers worldwide, communicate daily with the scientific community, and participate in outreach and training activities, contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field to validate chemical identity and perform geometrical validation.
• Experience in structural biology and data curation.
• Familiarity with macromolecular structures and PDB data standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, curate, and validate macromolecular structures from the PDB community.
• Participate in projects with significant impact on the scientific community.
• Communicate daily with researchers and participate in outreach and training activities.
• Ensure data quality and uniformity in the PDB archive.

Skills

Cryo-EM knowledge

Bioinformatics

Cheminformatics

Scripting

Education

PhD in structural biology or related field

Job description

Rutgers University’s RCSB PDB team in Piscataway, NJ invites applications for a Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator). The role focuses on analyzing, curating, and validating macromolecular structures from the PDB community, ensuring data quality and adherence to community standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers worldwide, communicate daily with the scientific community, and participate in outreach and training activities, contributing to