Research Associate - Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator)
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary The RCSB Protein Data Bank ( RCSB PDB ,
rcsb.org), the US data center for the global PDB archive, serves
thousands of Data Depositors in the Americas and makes 3D
macromolecular structure data available at no charge and without
usage restrictions to many millions of rcsb.org users worldwide.
The primary objectives of Deposition/Biocuration Services: ?
Provide expert deposition, validation, biocuration, and remediation
services to Data Depositors worldwide ? Maintain data quality and
uniformity in the PDB archive which is critical to research and
education ? Develop and promote community-endorsed data standards
for archiving and exchange of global structural biology data The
RCSB PDB at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ has an opening for
a Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator) to
analyze, curate, and validate macromolecular structures from the
dynamically expanding structural biology community. The Biocurator
also participates in exciting projects with significant impact on
the scientific community, communicates daily with members of the
research community, and participates in fun outreach activities.
Overview Roles: -Analyze, curate, and validate macromolecular
structures from the PDB community -Participate in exciting projects
with significant impact on the scientific community -Communicate
daily with members of the research community -Participate in fun
scientific outreach and training activities The successful
candidate should be self-motivated, pay close attention to details,
possess strong interpersonal communication and writing skills, and
have the ability to handle multiple projects. Preferred
Qualifications Experience in linux computer systems would be an
advantage.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Fairfield , Research Associate - Biological Structure Annotation Specialist (Biocurator), Science, Research & Development , Piscataway, Connecticut
