[3dem] 3D Visualization Postdoc at RCSB PDB: San Diego, California

[Cathy Lawson]

The University of California, San Diego seeks to fill an opening for a 
Postdoctoral Researcher at the RCSB Protein Data Bank.

The challenge is to develop web-based, innovative scientific 
visualization tools for 3D biomolecular structures to help accelerate 
research and training in biology, medicine, and related disciplines.
Areas of focus include:
• Innovative representations for 3D structural data
• Visualizations for comparative analyses
• Multiscale rendering for exploring large structures
• Validation of structures determined using X-ray crystallography.

Your work will reach an audience of more than 1 million RCSB PDB Data 
Consumers when deployed as interactive features for the RCSB PDB website 
(http://RCSB.org <http://rcsb.org/>).

The successful candidate holds a Ph.D. in one or more of the following 
research areas:
• Structural Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry,
or related field with a focus on software development
• Computer Science with a focus on scientific visualization

-Demonstrated proficiency in JavaScript as a general-purpose programming 
language and experience with state of the art software development tools.
-Strong skills in problem solving and algorithm design are required.
-High productivity demonstrated by publications and contributions to 
open source software projects.
-Experience in the development of modern web applications, user 
interface design, or scientific visualization is a plus.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation depends on postdoctoral experience level in accordance with 
UC Salary Scale (12/1/16). Please see chart 
athttp://postdoc.ucsd.edu/appointment-guidelines/index.html

About UC San Diego, San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Protein Data Bank
The position is available immediately in the San Diego Supercomputer 
Center (SDSC).
As an Organized Research Unit of UC San Diego, SDSC is a world leader in 
data-intensive computing and cyber infrastructure, providing resources, 
services, and expertise to the national research community, including 
industry and academia.

Application
To be considered, please submit your CV and cover letter (optional) with 
contact information to Cole Christie atcole.christie at rcsb.org 
<mailto:cole.christie at rcsb.org>.
UC San Diego is an equal opportunity employer, both foreign and domestic 
applicants are encouraged to apply.
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