Job Description:
Purpose and Main Duties:Postdoctoral–level post in bioinformatics and computing, developing and curation of software and websites/webservers and databases, creating new structural biology analysis methods, and user liaison via electronic (and in-person) methods. The post holder will specifically also contribute to the design and operation of the PCDDB (Protein Circular Dichroism Data Base), as well as to collaborating on version control. Candidate Requirements:
Additional Info:
Location: Bloomsbury Salary: £37,169 to £42,483 per annum. Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract Placed on: 19th March 2018 Closes: 15th April 2018 About the Department: For further information about the Department of Biological Sciences please visit the following website: www.bbk.ac.uk/biology/. Further Information Salary: Grade 7 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £37,169 rising to £42,483 per annum. This post is full time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) fixed term for 4.5 years. The salary quoted above is on the College's London Pay Scale and includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the Greater London area. The initial salary will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. The appointment is subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Birkbeck also provides a generous defined benefit pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 15 April 2018. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. For further information on this opportunity contact Bonnie Wallace b.wallace@mail.cryst.bbk.ac.uk. A link to the PDF document containing the job description and person specification is below. Recruitment Pack - 12466.pdf Birkbeck welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and membership of WISE, operating the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes, is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and is working towards the Race Equality Charter Mark.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Purpose and Main Duties:Postdoctoral–level post in bioinformatics and computing, developing and curation of software and websites/webservers and databases, creating new structural biology analysis methods, and user liaison via electronic (and in-person) methods. The post holder will specifically also contribute to the design and operation of the PCDDB (Protein Circular Dichroism Data Base), as well as to collaborating on version control. Candidate Requirements:
- A PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, structural biology or other related subject.
- Familiarity with a range of computing languages; ability to write in JAVA and at least one upper level programming language is required.
- Expertise in use and creation of databases, software and websites.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics techniques.
- Knowledge of structural biology, especially protein and nucleic acid structures.
- Ability to present information to expert audiences and colleagues, both in writing and in talks.
- This post may also involve travel in the UK and abroad, as well substantial networking and collaboration with our partnering team at Queen Mary University of London.
- Knowledge of biological spectroscopic methods (preferably Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy).
- Good communication skills (both oral and in writing), including presentations at meetings and local project meetings.
- Experience in development and curation of bioinformatics tools.
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Location: Bloomsbury Salary: £37,169 to £42,483 per annum. Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract Placed on: 19th March 2018 Closes: 15th April 2018 About the Department: For further information about the Department of Biological Sciences please visit the following website: www.bbk.ac.uk/biology/. Further Information Salary: Grade 7 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £37,169 rising to £42,483 per annum. This post is full time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) fixed term for 4.5 years. The salary quoted above is on the College's London Pay Scale and includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the Greater London area. The initial salary will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. The appointment is subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Birkbeck also provides a generous defined benefit pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits. The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 15 April 2018. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. For further information on this opportunity contact Bonnie Wallace b.wallace@mail.cryst.bbk.ac.uk. A link to the PDF document containing the job description and person specification is below. Recruitment Pack - 12466.pdf Birkbeck welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and membership of WISE, operating the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes, is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and is working towards the Race Equality Charter Mark.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]