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Data Engineer

Develop and maintain macromolecular structure databases for global life science research

The Velankar team maintains macromolecular structure databases essential for biologists and life scientists worldwide. As part of the Worldwide Protein Data Bank organisation, the team manages the global archive of 3D structural data on macromolecules. They also develop the PDBe Knowledge Base and AlphaFold Protein Structure Database to support structural biology research.

Why This Role?

Contribute to founding partner resources of the Worldwide Protein Data Bank organisation

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain macromolecular structure databases for the Protein Data Bank
  • Develop and update the PDBe Knowledge Base (PDBe-KB)
  • Support the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AFDB)
  • Ensure global accessibility of 3D structural data for life scientists
  • Collaborate within an international and interdisciplinary team

Requirements

  • Experience with macromolecular structure databases
  • Knowledge of structural biology data standards
  • Familiarity with Protein Data Bank (PDB) resources
  • Ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary team
  • Proficiency in database maintenance and development

Required Skills

pythonsqldata processingdatabase managementbioinformaticsstructural biologydata curationPDB systems

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Keywords

data engineermacromolecular databasesProtein Data BankPDBe-KBAlphaFold databasestructural biologyremote contractEMBL-EBI
View Original Description from Adzuna

Original description from Adzuna

About the Team The Velankar team maintains macromolecular structure databases that form essential resources for biologists and other life scientists worldwide. PDBe is a founding partner of the Worldwide Protein Data Bank organisation, which maintains the global archive of 3D structural data on macromolecules the Protein Data Bank (PDB). The PDBe team also develops the PDBe Knowledge Base (PDBe-KB) and AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AFDB). The PDBe team is international and inter-discipl…

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Company
EMBL-EBI
Source
Adzuna
Salary
Job Type
contract
Location
Remote · Open worldwide
Category
Seniority
mid
Posted
Jun 9, 2026

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