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Computational Structural Biologist

Kings College London
Greater London
1 week ago
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To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteria1. PhD and postdoctoral experience in supporting structural biology projects
2. Extensive experience of using, installing and optimising structural biology tools (e.g. CryoSPARC, Relion) including AI-driven software (e.g. Alphafold)
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to accurately document technical details and convey complex information clearly to a variety of stakeholders
4. Experience of conducting research with structural biology data and working effectively in a team
5. Flexibility and adaptability to navigate change and embrace emerging trends and technologies
6. Ability to solve problems and manage a complex case load of projects, making sure the needs of the department are addressed appropriately
7. Experience supporting users with no technical knowledge
8. Experience of scientific programmingDesirable criteria1. Project management and process oriented problem solving experience
2. Experience of software development and designing data resources for different research applications
3. Knowledge of computer programming languages
4. Experience of working in a high-performance computing environment (e.g. Slurm) and/or with public/private clouds (e.g. AWS/Azure/OpenStack)
5. Evidence of using good documentation practice and in writing SOPsDownloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. ## Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ [How we Recruit]( pages. Interview date is yet to be decided.

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