Summary
RCSB Protein Data Bank is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral
researcher with domain expertise in organometallic complexes. The
successful candidate will work on the metalloprotein remediation
project that leads to modernized and uniform data representation
of PDB entries containing metalloproteins to make these data
Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR). This
position will involve collaboration with wwPDB scientists and
software developers in a collaborative team environment. Training
will be provided in the design of PDB data model, PDB small
molecule reference dictionaries, PDB chemical tools, and other
related scientific software tools used in structural biology. The
candidate should show an eagerness to learn new skills and
technologies.
She/he will be expected to contribute to this project by
- defining the scope of this project through identification of
existing PDB entries that contain metalloproteins - conducting scientific review on organometallic complexes in
the PDB entries and identifying issues in the current data
representation and chemical definitions - creating solutions to overcome current challenges including
establishing new data representation and improving chemical
definitions in the PDB small molecule references - collaborating with software developers and biocurators on
validating solutions and software testing
Minimal Education and Experience
- PhD in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, or chemistry related
disciplines - Has domain expertise in organometallic complexes
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills - Good documentation habits
Additional Skills are a Plus
- Experience in small molecule crystallography
- Experience in macromolecular structures
- Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets
- Self-motivation and independence
- A track record of productive research results
Outstanding Benefits Package
RCSB PDB is located at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment with
excellent professional development opportunities. At Rutgers, this
academic position offers New Jersey state benefits. There are
personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement
plan options. See Why Join Us.
For more details about state and university benefits, see our employee benefits page.
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https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/189038
-- Regards, Jasmine =========================================================== Jasmine Young, Ph.D. Biocuration Team Lead RCSB Protein Data Bank Research Professor Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 174 Frelinghuysen Rd Piscataway, NJ 08854-8087 Email: jasmine@rcsb.rutgers.edu Phone: (848)445-0103 ext 4920 Fax: (732)445-4320 ===========================================================