The RCSB Protein Data Bank (http://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 Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ has one opening for a Biochemical
Information & Annotation Specialist to curate and standardize macromolecular structures for
distribution in the PDB archive. The annotation specialists validate, annotate, and release
structural entries in PDB archive. The annotation specialists also communicate daily with members of
the deposition community. The position is an academic position with state benefit.
The salary is compatible with faculty level.
A background in macromolecular crystallography or small molecule crystallography is a strong
advantage. Biological chemistry (PhD, MS) is required. Experience with linux computer systems,
biological databases is preferred. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, pay close
attention to detail, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and
meet deadlines.
This position offer the opportunity to participate in an exciting project with significant impact on
the scientific community.
Please send resume (pdf preferred) to Dr. Jasmine Young at
pdbj...@rcsb.rutgers.edu.
