European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) 
Hinxton, United Kingdom Resumo da oferta
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in the UK is hiring a Chemistry Curator for its Chemical Biology Services team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL‑EBI). The role involves curating chemical data for the ChEBI database, ensuring high‑quality chemical structures and ontology annotations, monitoring release processes, and collaborating with software engineers and external partners such as GO, Rhea, and MetaboLights. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent in chemistry/biochemistry, have experience in data curation, SQL, and Python, and strong communication skills. The position is a 3‑year fixed‑term contract (renewable up to 9 years) with a Grade 5 salary of £3,452.05/month plus benefits, including flexible working, generous leave, and support for international applicants.
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Descrição do projeto
The Chemical Biology Services Team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is looking for a talented scientist with a flair for data curation to be responsible for the quality of chemical and associated data in the ChEBI database.
ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) is a database that contains detailed information, including all-important chemical structure data, on small molecules in biology. It is a widely used resource, with millions of accesses every year. In addition, ChEBI underpins many of the key global biological databases upon which researchers in the biosciences are increasingly reliant such as Gene Ontology (GO), Rhea, UniProtKB, IEDB, Reactome, MetaboLights, SwissLipids, and BioModels. The ChEBI database and ontology is a fundamental component of the global bioscience infrastructure, recognised by its designation as an ELIXIR core resource and a Global Core Biodata Resource.
Your work will involve a wide and varied set of tasks and responsibilities, from the creation of database entries through liaising with technical colleagues to working with collaborators, giving training and dealing with user queries
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for the curation of chemical data in the ChEBI database.
Reporting to the Chemical Biology Services team leader, the job responsibilities will include:
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Contract length: 3 years (renewable to a maximum of 9 years)
Salary:Grade 5, monthly salary from £3,452.05 after tax, plus generous financial benefits based on family circumstances. Excl. personal pension and insurance contributions.
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:
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What else you need to know
Closing Date
06/09/2026Contacto académico
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