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BIOCHEMICAL INFORMATION & ANNOTATION SPECIALIST
The RCSB Protein Data Bank (www.pdb.org) is a publicly accessible information portal for researchers and
students interested in structural biology. At its center is the PDB archive – the sole international
repository for the 3-dimensional structure data of biological macromolecules. These structures hold
significant promise for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the search for new drugs and in
efforts to understand the mysteries of human disease.
The primary mission of the RCSB PDB is to provide accurate, well-annotated data in the most timely and
efficient way possible to facilitate new discoveries and scientific advances. The RCSB processes, stores, and
disseminates these important data, and develops the software tools needed to assist users in depositing and
accessing structural information. The RCSB PDB is a member of the Worldwide PDB (wwPDB).
The RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ has an opening for a Biochemical
Information & Annotation Specialist to curate and standardize macromolecular structures for distribution in
the PDB archive. The annotation specialist communicates daily with members of the deposition community, and
annotates, releases, and updates entries in the PDB archive. BLAST, PubMed, and other tools are used for the
annotation process performed on a linux box.
A background in biological chemistry (PhD, MS, BS or BA) is required. Experience with linux computer systems,
biological databases, crystallography, and/or NMR spectroscopy is a strong advantage. The successful candidate
should be self-motivated, pay close attention to detail, possess strong written and oral communication skills,
and meet deadlines.
This position offers the opportunity to participate in an exciting project with significant impact on the
scientific community.
Please email your resume to Dr. Helen M. Berman at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
