Scientist - Ensemble Structural Informatics

About the Company

The diffUSE Project is an ambitious initiative designed to advance our understanding of protein dynamics by building the experimental methods, computational models, and global infrastructure needed to capture molecular motion at scale. The project is part of Radial, a division of the Astera Institute.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of ensemble-aware validation frameworks that assess fit-to-data, physical realism, and uncertainty
• Identify and prioritize technical challenges regarding data representation and validation frameworks
• Guide the creation of data deposition, search, and retrieval tools for structural heterogeneity
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure interoperability and adoption
• Work with software developers and data engineers to translate scientific requirements into technical solutions

Requirements

• Ph.D. in structural biology, biophysics, computational biology, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in structural biology methods
• Deep understanding of structural heterogeneity and dynamics in biomolecular systems
• Experience with data standards, metadata frameworks, or scientific database development
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to build consensus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PDB, EMDB, BMRB, or other structural biology databases
• Knowledge of validation methods for experimental and computational structural data
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows and ML-ready data formats
• Background in model uncertainty quantification or ensemble refinement methods
• Understanding of software development practices and data engineering principles