[BBC] Vacancy: Scientific database curator

[Henning Hermjakob]

Location:    EBI - Hinxton, UK
Staff Category:    Staff Member
Contract Duration:    3 years
Grading:    5 or 6, depending on experience and qualifications
Closing Date:    10 April 2011
Reference number:    EBI_00070
Job Description
We are seeking a Scientific Database Curator, to join the Proteomics 
Services team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) located on 
the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.

The Database Curator will contribute to the maintenance and extension of 
the IntAct molecular interaction database. The main task is the analysis 
of published literature on protein interactions and their integration 
into the IntAct database. The successful candidate will also interact 
with external data producers and international partner databases to 
ensure highest quality standards for IntAct data.

The European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) provides cutting-edge 
research, service and training in the field of bioinformatics and is 
home to world class bioinformatics resources such as Ensembl, UniProt, 
and InterPro.

For further information please visit http://www.ebi.ac.uk/intact/

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or MSc in molecular biology, 
biochemistry, or a related subject. An interest in bioinformatics is 
required, prior experience in database curation, analysis of protein 
interactions, molecular pathways or cellular complexes is a plus.

The post holder should be able to work independently and interact well 
within a team environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills 
as well as a working knowledge of English language are essential.
Application Instructions
Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs

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Best regards,

Henning

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Henning Hermjakob
Team Leader Proteomics Services         Email:            hhe at ebi.ac.uk
European Bioinformatics Institute       Tel:          + 44 1223 49 4671
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus            Fax:          + 44 1223 49 4468
Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1SD             Http://www.ebi.ac.uk/proteomics
United Kingdom