About Us
About the CCDC
The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) is a global leader in structural chemistry data, software, and knowledge for materials and life sciences research and development.
Specializing in the collation, preservation, and application of scientific structural data, CCDC offers the renowned Cambridge Structural Database (CSD), a trusted resource containing fully curated organic and metal-organic structures utilized by researchers worldwide.
In addition to providing essential data services, CCDC is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists through educational outreach and programs including PhD sponsorships.
As a non-profit organization, CCDC empowers scientists from diverse backgrounds to achieve their research goals through initiatives like the FAIRE Access Programme.
With a vision to inspire structural science and contribute to a better world, CCDC’s strategic priorities focus on advancing data accessibility, driving scientific impact, fostering professional development, and delivering value to stakeholders across the globe.
Our History
We Shape the Future
- With software and data services that accelerate the discovery and development of new medicines and chemical products;
- By promoting collaboration across academia and industry to generate new discoveries in structural science;
- By inspiring a new generation of structural chemists globally through education and outreach.
Our Vision
To inspire structural science and build a better world.
Our Mission
- The unifying, trusted partner for structural design data, computational science, and solutions
- A value generation hub contributing positively to the global economy by enabling scientific exploration and commercialization to address unmet market needs
- A powerful source for social good empowering individuals and organizations at all levels in society to participate in ‘advancing structural science’.
Our Strategic Priorities
Data reimagined: Provide a unified data experience connecting molecular structure and properties.
Science impact: Be the world leader in enabling structural data-inspired research.
People: Enable individuals from all walks of life to contribute to structural science and develop professionally.
Value: Create a thriving ecosystem delivering increasing value for all stakeholders.
Values
Community
We serve global scientific communities for the public benefit.
Passion
We are enthusiastic about the services we provide and committed to the people we help.
Integrity
We act and communicate honestly and transparently.
Quality
We are experts in our field, producing trusted resources for our community and customers.
Collaboration
We work together and engage with others to achieve our goals.
Innovation
We push boundaries in all that we do and creatively advance understanding.
Agility
We are flexible and efficient without compromising quality.
Customer Centricity
We provide a quality service with a positive customer experience.
Diversity
We believe in diversity and inclusion, and we work to create a culture of belonging, where everyone is welcome, valued and respected.
A Registered Charity and Non-Profit
The CCDC has a charitable status as Registered Charity Number 800579, granted by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. This is in recognition of the scientific objectives of the organisation, and ensures that all income earned by the company is applied for the benefit of science.
Learn More About Our Charitable Status
A Partner Institute of the University of Cambridge
Our mission is to shape the future of structural science and, by promoting collaboration with the University of Cambridge, we believe that we are inspiring a new generation of structural chemists.
As a University Partner Institution, we can formally host students to undertake specialist research with a CCDC scientist as a formal supervisor in collaboration with an Academic supervisor from the University of Cambridge.
Find out More About Our PhD Studentships
An Active Research Centre
The CCDC has built up considerable expertise in research fields that include Crystal Engineering, Drug Design, Molecular Structure Analysis and Knowledge Mining. Harnessing more than 50 years of experience and enquiry into chemical and crystal structure, we remain committed to advancing these fields by doing our own research and collaborating with leading researchers, in both academia and industry.
Our Research
Work at CCDC
Our activities span scientific research, software development, finance, IT systems, sales, marketing and support. We need great people in every team to continue our mission to advance structural science. Explore our open roles including jobs in the UK, USA, and remote.
Careers
We Support the Community
CCDC for the CommunityWe are committed to the advancement of chemistry for public benefit, serving the global chemistry community by helping to address our customers’ structural, physical and chemical challenges through:
- High quality data
- Cutting edge software
- Specialist knowledge
- Scientific expertise
We offer a selection of products and services free of charge for the benefit of the scientific community.
Our services cover a wide range of crystallographic tools – from data collection, validation and visualisation to teaching, research and analysis.
Find out more about how we are involved in supporting the community at the links below.