| Position Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated, full-stack developer with a minimum of five years experience using modern database and web technologies. The candidate should enjoy engaging with other developers and scientists in a collaborative team environment. The work at RCSB PDB focuses on data analysis and transformation, and the presentation and visualization of data using complex interactive graphical user interfaces. An important aspect is to provide users with the ability to search and explore the PDB data archive. Solutions are implemented using a wide range of components developed and maintained in-house, in addition to third-party tools, libraries, frameworks and technologies. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, and able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The candidate should also show an eagerness and willingness to learn new skills and master new technologies. The team at RCSB consists of a group of highly-skilled bio-curators, scientists, software developers, designers, and educators, working in a lively and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the benefits of working at an academic institution. Employees are encouraged to engage in professional development, either by attending seminars and training workshops, or by enrolling, tuition-free, in courses provided by Rutgers. RCSB PDB (RCSB Protein Data Bank) is a world-renowned, scientific organization focused on serving the technical, educational and programmatic needs of over 1 million users in scientific, research, and academic communities worldwide. The RCSB PDB scientific application development team creates state-of-the-art web applications and data exploration tools and 3D molecular visualizations. Minimum Education and Experience: -PhD or Masters degree in Computer Science, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline, or a comparable combination of education and experience developing modern Scientific Web applications.
-Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate should have experience working with several of the following technologies, languages, and frameworks, or have experience with comparable or related technologies:
Document databases (MongoDB), search and data analysis tools (ElasticSearch, GraphQL), Java, Python, Javascript, JSON, React, Node.js, HTML, Git, shell scripting, use of modern IDEs. Scientific background in any of the following areas would be considered a plus: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics.
Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets would also be considered a plus. While a scientific background is not an absolute requirement for the position, the candidate should indicate an interest in engaging with scientists and scientific content, and in working in an academic/research environment. Physical Demands and Work Environment: This individual must work onsite at RCSB PDB located at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Posting Number: 20FA1119 Location: Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
