[3dem] 3D Visualization Postdoc at RCSB PDB: San Diego, California
Cathy Lawson
lawson at rcsb.rutgers.edu
Tue Jan 30 12:49:49 PST 2018
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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