Hello,
The Macromolecular Structure Database (MSD) group
(http://www.ebi.ac.uk/msd/) is currently looking for suitable candidates
to fill in three job vacancies (Scientific Database Curator, Scientific
Programmer and Software Engineer) at the EBI, Hinxton (near Cambridge,
UK). Interested candidates may apply following instructions given in the
advertisements below.
regards -
Jawahar Swaminathan
Macromolecular Structure Database
European Bioinformatics Institute,
Hinxton CB10 1SD
United Kingdom
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JOB VACANCY FOR SCIENTIFIC DATABASE CURATOR/BIOLOGIST (REF: W/07/116)
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Grade: 4, 5 or 6, depending on experience and qualifications
EMBL site: EMBL-EBI Hinxton
Commencing date: 1 December 2007
Job description: The high-quality curation of PDB entries is essential
in establishing the PDB and MSD databases as world-leading sources of
protein information. To maintain and extend this position, the MSD group
is looking for expert biologists for a demanding role in database
curation. The work involves annotating preliminary PDB submissions and
extracting biological information relevant to a given entry. In
addition, curators draw on their own area of expertise in contributing
to the development of methods and procedures.
Qualifications and experience: Applicants should be computer-literate
and possess a PhD in some area of structural biology or chemistry as
well as a broad knowledge in molecular biology. Good communication
skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently are
essential. The successful candidate must have some Linux/Unix, Emacs and
scripting experience as well as advanced English language skills.
In-depth knowledge of biochemistry and/or protein structure analysis is
desirable.
Contract: A contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful
candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time
of the review.
Closing date:
Web page: http://www.ebi.ac.uk
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive
conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research
organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to
applicants.
To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees),
by email, quoting ref. no. W/07/116 in the subject line, to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.
Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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JOB VACANCY FOR A SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMER (REF: W/07/117)
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Grade: 6 or 7, depending on experience and qualifications
EMBL site: EMBL-EBI Hinxton
Commencing date: 1 November 2007
Job description: The EBI-PDB submission and processing software suite is
used in the high-quality curation of PDB entries that is essential in
establishing the PDB and MSD databases as world-leading sources of
protein information. The members of the wwPDB group are working towards
a single deposition and processing system and require a C++ programmer
familiar with F77 and F90 to both contribute to this collaborative
system by re-writing older Fortran software and to integrate processing
procedures with an XML I/O layer independent of the algorithms. The post
holder will work within an international group and work closely with a
Java/XML GUI developer and the curation staff to ensure that a complete
working system is built in a sustainable manner.
Qualifications and experience: Applicants must hold a degree in Computer
Science or have a proven record in software development. Ideally, you
will have a minimum of 3 years experience in programming in C++ and
proficiency in Fortran, covering algorithm development and applications.
A background in large integrated software packages and maintenance and
experience in Linux/Unix and Emacs are essential as are good
communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work
independently.
Contract: A contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful
candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time
of the review.
Closing date:
Web page: http://www.ebi.ac.uk
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive
conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research
organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to
applicants.
To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees),
by email, quoting ref. no. W/07/117 in the subject line, to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.
Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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JOB VACANCY FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER (REF: W/07/118)
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Grade: 6 or 7, depending on experience and qualifications
EMBL site: EMBL-EBI Hinxton
Commencing date: 1 November 2007
Job description: The EBI is a partner in the wwPDB group and is involved
in the processing of depositions of both 3D coordinate data and 3D
density map data. We require a software engineer to work on the
integration of 3D map data from electron microscopy with coordinate data
from other structural biology techniques through a single web based
deposition system. The successful candidate will work with both the MSD
team and with partners in the United States in software developments.
Qualifications and experience: Applicants must hold a degree in Computer
Science or have a proven record in software development. Ideally, you
will have a minimum of 3 years experience in programming. Advanced
proficiency in Java and XML dictionary based programming are essential
as is experience of a Unix environment and the ability to work in a
collaborative and long term maintenance system. Experience in web
application development technologies would be an advantage. Knowledge of
Unix/Linux and Emacs is essential
Experience of working on a linux platform and using other biological
databases is desirable but not essential, but you must be self-motivated
and have good attention to detail and strong written and oral
communication skills and be able to work to deadlines.
Contract: A contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful
candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time
of the review.
Closing date: 30 September 2007
Web page: http://www.ebi.ac.uk
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive
conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research
organisation.
Please note that EMBL does not return CVs or attached documents to
applicants.
To apply, please send a CV (including names and addresses of referees),
by email, quoting ref. no. W/07/118 in the subject line, to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany.
Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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