Your role We are looking to recruit an expert structural biologist with an experimental background to join the PDBe curation team. High-quality curation of new depositions is essential for PDB and EMDB to remain the authoritative global sources of biomacromolecular structure information. The work involves annotating preliminary PDB and EMDB submissions and extracting relevant biological information. PDBe staff annotates more than a third of all PDB and EMDB depositions worldwide. The work will also involve analysis of structure data and enriching PDBe tools and services. The data curators also participate in developing training material and delivery of workshops and in outreach activities. You have (essential) PhD and a minimum 2 year’s work experience in structural biology with hands-on experience in the determination of protein structure Demonstrable working knowledge of macromolecular structure, and ideally a broad knowledge in molecular biology or biochemistry. Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with the wwPDB OneDep and PDBe team members Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent knowledge of English as communication with depositors is an essential part of the job You may also have (Desirable) A few years of post-doctoral research experience in structural biology Familiarity with computer scripting or Python programming would be an advantage Behaviours Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to manage a busy workload Supportive, helpful colleagues who contributes to a helpful & positive environment Other helpful information At EMBL-EBI we are pleased to offer hybrid working options for all our employees. You would be required to work 2 days from the office in Hinxton (Currently this is Wednesday & Thursday’s) Interviews : We plan to hold introductory meetings with selected candidates remotely starting week commencing 25 August 2025, following this we plan to hold panel interviews remotely week commencing 8 September 2025. Contract length : 3 years (renewable up to 9 years) Salary : Grade 5 - monthly salary from £3,229 after tax but excluding pension contributions and health insurance. Plus generous benefits. 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: 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 - including hybrid working patterns 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 public holidays Relocation package including installation grant (if required) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance. For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here. What else you need to know International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information. EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities. How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date. Closing Date 03/08/2025