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2 Jul 2025

Full-Time Scientific Database Curator

EMBL-EBI – Posted by Clarence Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Your role

We are looking to recruit an expert structural biologist with an experimental background to join the PDBe curation team. High-quality curation of new depositions is essential for PDB and EMDB to remain the authoritative global sources of biomacromolecular structure information. The work involves annotating preliminary PDB and EMDB submissions and extracting relevant biological information. PDBe staff annotates more than a third of all PDB and EMDB depositions worldwide. The work will also involve analysis of structure data and enriching PDBe tools and services. The data curators also participate in developing training material and delivery of workshops and in outreach activities.

 

You have (essential)

  • PhD and a minimum 2 year’s work experience in structural biology with hands-on experience in the determination of protein structure
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of macromolecular structure, and ideally a broad knowledge in molecular biology or biochemistry.
  • Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with the wwPDB OneDep and PDBe team members
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent knowledge of English as communication with depositors is an essential part of the job

You may also have (Desirable) 

  • A few years of post-doctoral research experience in structural biology
  • Familiarity with computer scripting or Python programming would be an advantage

Behaviours

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to manage a busy workload
  • Supportive, helpful colleagues who contributes to a helpful & positive environment

 

Other helpful information 

  • At EMBL-EBI we are pleased to offer hybrid working options for all our employees. You would be required to work 2 days from the office in Hinxton (Currently this is Wednesday & Thursday’s)
  • Interviews: We plan to hold introductory meetings with selected candidates remotely starting week commencing 25 August 2025, following this we plan to hold panel interviews remotely week commencing 8 September 2025.

 

Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information

  • Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £556 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
  • Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
  • Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable)
  • Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
  • Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
  • Contract duration: This position is a 3 year contract renewable up to 9 years
  • Salary: Monthly salary starting at £3,229 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent on family circumstances) 
  • International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.
  • Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.
  • Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 03/08/2025  https://embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/job/Scientific-Database-Curator_JR834

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

Job expires in 12 days.

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