Scientific Database Curator

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Join the UniProt at EMBL-EBI as a Scientific Database Curator in the Protein Function Content Team EMBL-EBI and help maintain one of the world’s leading protein knowledge resources used by researchers worldwide.

UniProt provides expertly curated protein sequence and functional information, including structural data from key resources such as the PDB, AlphaFold DB, and the 3D-Beacons Network. These data support biological discovery, structural biology, drug discovery, functional annotation, and biomedical research by making high-quality protein knowledge accessible through expert curation, integrated data resources, and programmatic services.

We are seeking a Scientific Database Curator with a strong background in structural biology to contribute to the integration, curation, and maintenance of protein structure information in UniProt.

In this role, you will work at the interface of structural biology, biocuration, and bioinformatics, helping to connect experimentally determined and predicted protein structures with high-quality UniProt protein annotations. You will collaborate closely with expert biocurators and developers in UniProt, PDBe, and other structural biology partners to support robust workflows and the timely incorporation of structural data into UniProt releases. You will also contribute to UniProt training and communication activities.

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Contract length: Project-based, 3 year fixed-term Staff Member contract, with possibility for extension subject to the availability of grant-funding.

Salary: Grade 4 or Grade 5, depending on qualification level - Monthly salary starting at £3,202.52 per month (grade 4) or £3,452.05 (grade 5) after tax but excluding pension and insurance contributions. Plus, generous benefits.

Next steps: This vacancy has a scheduled closing date of Sunday, 6th September, and we welcome your application as soon as possible.

Please submit the up-to-date CV and supporting cover letter outlining your transferable skills and experience and motivation for applying.

*We will review applications on a rolling basis and in the event that we identify a suitable candidate sooner, may close the vacancy earlier than the published closing date*

Why join us

Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

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. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.

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