Research Associate Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator)
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
The RCSB Protein Data Bank ( RCSB PDB ) 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 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.
Overview
Roles: -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 The successful candidate should be self-motivated pay close attention to details possess strong interpersonal communication and writing skills and have the ability to handle multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in linux computer systems would be an advantage.
The RCSB Protein Data Bank ( RCSB PDB ) 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 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.
Overview
Roles: -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 The successful candidate should be self-motivated pay close attention to details possess strong interpersonal communication and writing skills and have the ability to handle multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in linux computer systems would be an advantage.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
