Software Developer at RCSB PDB - Research Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Software Developer at RCSB PDB - Research Associate

Department Quantitative Biomedicine Inst

Salary Details $87,000-$120,000

Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

RCSB Protein Data Bank (RCSB PDB) is seeking a highly motivated software developer with domain experience in computer science, bioinformatics, or relevant certification. This position will involve collaboration with worldwide PDB scientists and software developers in a collaborative team environment on projects that will focus on modernizing how 3D structures of biological macromolecules are deposited, validated, and archived and apply AI tools and agents to support depositors and biocurators. The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, and able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement solutions. The candidate should be interested in structural biological data and enjoy engaging with other programmers and scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0971

Posting Open Date 11/02/2026

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of Python programming, API development, secure handling of data and security credentials, and CI/CD pipelines

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with developing software in Python
• Experience designing, building, and using APIs and web services
• Experience with developing microservices, in both cloud and on-premise environments
• Working knowledge of version control (Git), and automated testing

Preferred Qualifications

Additional skills are a plus:

• Experience building with or integrating modern AI agents, LLMS, and related tools
• Experience in C++ programming
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets and data models
• Familiarity with structural biology data and formats
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Equipment Utilized Workstation/laptop

Physical Demands and Work Environment Onsite in academic and collaborative working environment

Overview

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with wwPDB international partners on developing common tools for the wwPDB OneDep system
• Design, develop, and deploy modern data-intensive scientific applications and APIs for wwPDB deposition and validation services, improving experience for wwPDB depositors worldwide
• Design and build cloud-ready deployments using containerization and modern cloud technologies to facilitate more rigorous, effective, scalable, and secure handling of structural biology data
• Analyze, refactor and migrate legacy code to new architectures, including enhanced integration and delivery of wwPDB Validation Reports
• Integrate complex bioinformatics data and implement specialized algorithms for search and data analysis
• Apply AI tools and agents to support depositors and biocurators
• Write tests, debug, and troubleshoot across the development and deployment lifecycle

Statement

RCSB PDB is located at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment with excellent professional development opportunities. At Rutgers, this academic position offers New Jersey state benefits. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. For more details about state and university benefits,see our employee benefits page.

About RCSB PDB

The work at RCSB PDB (rcsb.org) focuses on data processing, validation, integration, and transformation, and the presentation and visualization of data using complex interactive graphical user interfaces. An important aspect is to provide users with high quality data and the ability to download, 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. See Why Join Us athttps://www.rcsb.org/pages/jobs#whyJoinUs

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should provide a cover letter relating their research and career interests to this position, a full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Start date flexible.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/283429

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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