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The Challenge: To enable efficient research on the rapidly growing number of 3D molecular structures of ever increasing size and complexity. Current algorithms used in Structural Bioinformatics do not scale well with the rapid growth in structural data. In
this project, we will employ the latest advances in computer science to develop highly scalable, distributed parallel algorithms to overcome these limitations.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Qualifications: Ph.D. in one or more of the following research areas<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Computer Science with a focus on large scale scientific computing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Structural Bioinformatics with a focus on new methods development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Computational Structural Biology with a focus on improved structure solution
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Experience with the development and performance optimization of scientific software. Demonstrated proficiency in a high-level programming language, such as Java or Python and experience with state of the art software development tools. Strong skills in applied
mathematics and algorithm design are required. Experience with JavaScript and web development is a plus. High productivity demonstrated by publications and contributions to open source software projects. Experience in the development and application of modern
distributed parallel computing environments, such as Apache Big Data projects including Apache Spark is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills are essential.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Note, this position is reviewed annually on the basis of performance and can be renewed for a maximum of two years.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The Structural Bioinformatics Lab at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) (<a href="http://www.sdsc.edu/" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 233);">http://www.sdsc.edu</span></a>) is involved in research and development activities centered
around 3D structures of proteins and nucleic acids, the integration of structural data with other domains such as Medicine, Genomics, Biology, Drug Discovery, and the development of scalable solution to Big Data problems in Structural Bioinformatics. Our group
collaborates closely with the RCSB Protein Data Bank (PDB) (<a href="http://www.rcsb.org/" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 233);">http://www.rcsb.org</span></a>) west-coast operations at UCSD. As part of the NIH BD2K initiative, we have
developed a compact file format for ultrafast processing of 3D macromolecular structures (<a href="http://mmtf.rcsb.org/" style="color: purple;">http://mmtf.rcsb.org</a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
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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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Dr. Peter Rose (<a href="mailto:pwrose@ucsd.edu" style="color: purple;">pwrose@ucsd.edu</a>), no later than February 28, 2017.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26);">Peter Rose, Ph.D.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Director, Structural Bioinformatics Laboratory <span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26);"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26);">San Diego Supercomputer Center (</span><a href="http://www.sdsc.edu/" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 233);">http://www.sdsc.edu</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26);">)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(62, 0, 63);">University of California, San Diego</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="file:///tel/%252B1-858-822-5497" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: rgb(16, 60, 192);">+1-858-822-5497</span></a></p>
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