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The role involves curating chemical data for the ChEBI database and ensuring high-quality data delivery through collaboration with technical teams. You will also contribute to grant applications, provide user support, and represent the team at scientific conferences.
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent experience in chemistry or biochemistry with a strong ability to critically assess chemical structures. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with both technical experts and scientists are essential.
The Chemical Biology Services Team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is looking for a talented scientist with a flair for data curation to be responsible for the quality of chemical and associated data in the ChEBI database.
ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) is a database that contains detailed information, including all-important chemical structure data, on small molecules in biology. It is a widely used resource, with millions of accesses every year. In addition, ChEBI underpins many of the key global biological databases upon which researchers in the biosciences are increasingly reliant such as Gene Ontology (GO), Rhea, UniProtKB, IEDB, Reactome, MetaboLights, SwissLipids, and BioModels. The ChEBI database and ontology is a fundamental component of the global bioscience infrastructure, recognised by its designation as an ELIXIR core resource and a Global Core Biodata Resource.
Your work will involve a wide and varied set of tasks and responsibilities, from the creation of database entries through liaising with technical colleagues to working with collaborators, giving training and dealing with user queries
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for the curation of chemical data in the ChEBI database.
Reporting to the Chemical Biology Services team leader, the job responsibilities will include:
Curation of entries into ChEBI, paying particular attention to chemical structures and the ChEBI ontology, to ensure the delivery of high quality data
Monitoring ChEBI’s monthly release process and liaising with technical/software colleagues if problems arise.
Monitoring daily/weekly email notifications concerning ChEBI status and liaising with technical colleagues as needed to address any issues.
Working closely with software engineer colleagues to guide the improvement of annotation tools, access to data, storage of annotation and representation of data.
Work with the MetaboLights team to deliver the bulk submissions process.
Contributing to grant applications.
Active involvement in training and external user support
Liaising with key collaborators (e.g. Rhea, GO, IEDB) on problems of mutual interest
Giving presentations at conferences, workshops etc.
Contributing to publications describing updates to the ChEBI database
You have
You will have excellent attention to details, strong communication skills and be able to interact with technical experts as well as scientists seeking solutions to their "real world" problems.
A PhD (or equivalent experience) in chemistry or biochemistry
The ability to critically assess chemical structures
Good communication skills (both verbal and presentational)
You may also have
Good communication skills (both verbal and presentational)
Prior experience of chemical or biological data curation and knowledge of bioinformatics databases
Some knowledge of ontologies
Experience of querying relational databases using SQL
Knowledge of Python scripting
Contract length: 3 years (renewable to a maximum of 9 years)
Salary: Grade 5, monthly salary from £3,452.05 after tax, plus generous financial benefits based on family circumstances. Excl. personal pension and insurance contributions.
Why join us
Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.
Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.
Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition public holidays
Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.
What else you need to know
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
06/09/2026The European Molecular Biology Laboratory drives visionary research and technology development in the life sciences.
Founded in 1974, EMBL is Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation with more than 80 independent research groups covering the spectrum of molecular biology. It operates across six sites: Heidelberg, Barcelona, Hamburg, Grenoble, Rome and EMBL-EBI Hinxton. www.embl.org | www.embl.org/jobs Our mission is to perform basic research in molecular biology; to offer vital services to scientists in the member states; to train scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. What we offer to you: • Competitive salaries exempt from national taxes • Range of benefits, from relocation support to family allowances • Flexible and friendly working environment • Certified training and continued development of your professional and personal skills
Offices: Meyerhofstrasse 1, Heidelberg, 69117, DE · Carrer del Doctor Aiguader, 88, Barcelona, Catalonia 08003, ES · Notkestraße 85, c/o DESY, Building 25A, Hamburg, Hamburg 22607, DE · 71 avenue des Martyrs, CS 90181, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 38042, FR · Adriano Buzzati-Traverso, Campus, Via Ramarini 32, Monterotondo (Rome), Lazio 000 15, IT
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory drives visionary research and technology development in the life sciences.
Founded in 1974, EMBL is Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation with more than 80 independent research groups covering the spectrum of molecular biology. It operates across six sites: Heidelberg, Barcelona, Hamburg, Grenoble, Rome and EMBL-EBI Hinxton. www.embl.org | www.embl.org/jobs Our mission is to perform basic research in molecular biology; to offer vital services to scientists in the member states; to train scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. What we offer to you: • Competitive salaries exempt from national taxes • Range of benefits, from relocation support to family allowances • Flexible and friendly working environment • Certified training and continued development of your professional and personal skills
Offices: Meyerhofstrasse 1, Heidelberg, 69117, DE · Carrer del Doctor Aiguader, 88, Barcelona, Catalonia 08003, ES · Notkestraße 85, c/o DESY, Building 25A, Hamburg, Hamburg 22607, DE · 71 avenue des Martyrs, CS 90181, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 38042, FR · Adriano Buzzati-Traverso, Campus, Via Ramarini 32, Monterotondo (Rome), Lazio 000 15, IT
