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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Coadjutant Researcher RCSB PDB - **Company:** Rutgers University - **Location:** New Brunswick, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $12,000.0 - $14,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Data Analysis, Backup Devices, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), MariaDB, MongoDB, MySQL, Shell Script, Software Engineering, System Availability, Database Performance, Indexer, Information Technology - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279834/pre_apply ## About the Role RCSB Protein Data Bank is seeking a highly motivated database programmer with experience in database administration and domain experience in computer science or relevant certification. This position will involve collaboration with wwPDB scientists and software developers in a collaborative team environment. 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., * Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or relevant certification * DB administration skills in MySQL, MongoDB, and MariaDB * Knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and integrity * Experience with software development in Python programming and shell scripting * Experience with creating and updating DB schemas with complex relationships * Experience with DB data manipulations (loading, performance measurement, backup) Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Additional skills are a plus: * Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets and data models * Experience working with a DBMS in both on-cloud and on-premise environments * Experience in C++ programming * Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills ## Description Perform weekly update processes for updating PDB archives Monitor update performance and implement changes for improvements Extend and maintain data exchange with wwPDB partners Improve and maintain weekly update related software/scripts Extend and maintain new content types in the PDB archives Build and support database systems of high availability and quality Design new relational database schema, integrate complex bioinformatics data, and improve existing schemas through normalization Improve existing backup processes for both relational and non-relational DBMS Provide users with data in appropriate formats and in a timely manner for data analysis and statistical reports Indexing and query performance tuning Monitor database performance, implement changes, apply new patches and update versions when required Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques for database backups, Perform weekly update processes for updating PDB archives Monitor update performance and implement changes for improvements Extend and maintain data exchange with wwPDB partners Improve and maintain weekly update related software/scripts Extend and maintain new content types in the PDB archives Build and support database systems of high availability and quality Design new relational database schema, integrate complex bioinformatics data, and improve existing schemas through normalization Improve existing backup processes for both relational and non-relational DBMSProvide users with data in appropriate formats and in a timely manner for data analysis and statistical reports Indexing and query performance tuning Monitor database performance, implement changes, apply new patches and update versions when required Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques for database backups 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. 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