Pdbe Coordinator

Bioinformatics
Hinxton, UK

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We are looking for an outstanding individual to coordinate the Protein Data Bank in Europe Team (PDBe; pdbe.org) team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI). This role is central for delivering data services that significantly impact on how the scientific community uses bio-macromolecular structure data now and in the future.

The PDBe team manages three core structural biology resources - the Protein Data Bank; the Protein Data Bank in Europe Knowledge Base (PDBe-KB; pdbe-kb.org); and the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AFDB; alphafold.ebi.ac.uk). PDBe is a founding member of the Worldwide Protein Data Bank organisation (wwPDB; wwpdb.org) and the PDBe-KB consortium and collaborates with Google Deepmind on the AlphaFold Database.

The team develops data archiving and analysis tools for structural biologists and the wider scientific community. The team consists of an international and interdisciplinary mix of professionals: scientists, software engineers, and database engineers.

Your role

This position is for an ambitious scientist, with a passion for open data, who wants to impact the development of key resources for global, public 3D-structure data. We need an inspiring and engaging person who understands the importance of teamwork and is focused on the delivery of key tasks.

**As the PDBe Coordinator, you will be expected to**:
Work with the PDBe team leader and other senior members of the team to formulate and refine the team and resource strategy;
Liaise with wwPDB and PDBe-KB consortium members, AFDB collaborators and other internal and external collaborators;
Represent the PDBe team in various forums;
Keep abreast of relevant developments in the field of structural bioinformatics and
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Education and Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field
At least 5 years of post-doctoral experience, with extensive knowledge in the area of structural biology and structural chemistry, broad knowledge of molecular biology or biochemistry, and in-depth knowledge of protein structure.

Professional experience

Good understanding of structural biology data collection, handling, processing, analysis, visualisation, interpretation, archiving, dissemination etc.
Demonstrated project and people-management experience.
An understanding of software development by a team of developers

Functional competencies and technical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills, fluency in English, and attention to detail
Software development in a major programming language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java)
Working with data models and file formats (e.g. structural biology data models and formats such as the PDBx/mmCIF, XML, JSON)

Interpersonal and Communication skills

A strong affinity with and enthusiasm for the goal of EMBL-EBI to provide world-class open data and services to the global community
Proven ability to collaborate with people inside and outside an organisation, with the requisite diplomacy skills
Ability (and enthusiasm) to engage within the user community.
Enthusiasm and drive to lead the development of an already successful resource for a rapidly changing field of science

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Professional experience

Demonstrated experience or substantive involvement in writing successful grants

Functional competencies and technical skills

Project and people management skills and experience (e.g., in Agile software development, project management, conflict resolution)
Working with relational and non-relational database technologies (e.g., SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, Neo4J)
Web and front-end development (e.g., Django framework, Javascript frameworks/libraries, HTML 5)
Working with collaborative computing technologies and concepts (e.g., GitHub/GitLab/SVN, JIRA and other issue-tracking systems, continuous integration)

Why join us

Do something meaningful

Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.

**Enjoy lots of benefits**:
**Financial incentives**: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible 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 (if required)

**Campus life**: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsi