We are seeking a talented, highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the multidisciplinary team of the RCSB Protein Data Bank at UC San Diego, San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC).
Fast and accurate search of protein structures by 3-dimensional shape in large databases continues to be a challenge in Bioinformatics. This has been exacerbated by the recent appearance of accurate methods to predict protein structures from sequence. Those methods, when applied to existing protein sequence databases, produce numbers of structures many orders of magnitude larger than the existing experimental knowledge in the PDB database. The incumbent will research novel methods to compare macromolecular structures that are scalable to the deluge of structural data and that work at any level: domains, chains or assemblies. The ultimate aim of this project is to improve the findability of data in the PDB by building the next generation search engine for structural molecular biology. Note, this position is reviewed annually on the basis of performance and can be renewed. Requirements Qualifications: Ph.D. in one of the following research areas - Computer Science with a focus on Bioinformatics - Structural Bioinformatics, or related field with a focus on software development - Structural Biology with a focus on software development Demonstrated proficiency in a high-level programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, and experience with state of the art software engineering tools. Strong skills in problem solving and algorithm design are required. Experience in Machine Learning/Deep Learning is desirable. A background in NoSQL database technologies would be beneficial. Experience in development of modern web applications, user interface design, or scientific visualization would also be a plus. We expect candidates to have shown high productivity demonstrated by publications and contributions to open source software projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. About the RCSB Our group supports RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB) operations at UC San Diego. The RCSB PDB (http://www.rcsb.org) represents the preeminent source of experimentally determined macromolecular structure information for research and teaching in fundamental biology, biomedicine, bioenergy, and biotechnology. With millions of unique users from over 160 countries around the world, the RCSB PDB is one of the leading worldwide Biological Databases. As an Organized Research Unit of UC San Diego, SDSC is a world leader in data-intensive computing and cyber infrastructure, providing resources, services, and expertise to the national research community, including industry and academia. http://www.rcsb.org/pages/jobs ---- Jose Duarte RCSB Protein Data Bank San Diego Supercomputing Center, UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093, USA ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
