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CCP4bb navigationCCP4bb <-- 2007 <-- September 2007 <-- 19 September 2007Subject: Jobs at the Macromolecular Structure Database at the EBI. From: Jawahar Swaminathan jawahar {- at -} EBI {- dot -} AC {- dot -} UK Date: 2007-09-19 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 ===================================================================== JOB VACANCY FOR SCIENTIFIC DATABASE CURATOR/BIOLOGIST (REF: W/07/116) ===================================================================== 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: applications@ebi.ac.uk Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany. Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: application@embl.de ======================================================= JOB VACANCY FOR A SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMER (REF: W/07/117) ======================================================= 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: applications@ebi.ac.uk Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany. Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: application@embl.de =================================================== JOB VACANCY FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER (REF: W/07/118) =================================================== 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: applications@ebi.ac.uk Personnel, EMBL, Postfach 10.2209, 69012 Heidelberg, Germany. Fax: +49 6221 387555 E-mail: application@embl.de -- CCP4bb navigationCCP4bb <-- 2007 <-- September 2007 <-- 19 September 2007 |
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