ABOUT CRAG:

CRAG is an independent research institution engaged in leading-edge basic and applied plant and farm animal sciences. CRAG is established as a Consortium of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and University of Barcelona (UB). The Center is located at the UAB Campus, and currently hosts 200 members from across the world.

Research Programs at CRAG (from basic science to applied research using plant experimental model systems, crops and farm animals) make extensive use of genomic technologies and large sets of genetic and genomic data https://www.cragenomica.es/sites/default/files/2022-07/crag-summary-2020...

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a PhD Student to be part of the group Epigenetics and Plant Development. 

The candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research to investigate the role of chromatin associated complexes in controlling Arabidopsis thaliana adaptation to winter cold temperatures. Aspects of this multidisciplinary project will involve genetic, transcriptomic, epigenomic and bioimaging approaches.

The tasks are included within the framework of the project CNS2023-145632 “Unravelling the epigenome dynamics underlying plant responses to cold temperatures”.

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: Master degree in Plant Biology or related field. 

Skills:

-              A strong background in epigenetics and gene expression analysis

-              Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

-              Fluency in spoken and written English

-              Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

-              Demonstrable scientific success in previous roles

Experience:

-              Prior experience in RNA-seq and ChIP-seq assays - essential

-              Handling and transformation of Arabidopsis plants – essential

-              Experience in high-throughput data analysis – highly desirable

-              Knowledge of confocal imaging - desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 1 year

Hours/week: Full time

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: 

Please submit all the application through CRAG website: https://recruitment.cragenomica.es/

CRAG is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission. All candidates will be considered qualified for the job without restrictions of gender, race, nationality or disability.

Integration policy: reserve the place in a first turn for disabled staff.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

-              Curriculum vitae

-              A motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience and a statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum).

-              Student’s certified Academic Record, including a detailed record of study / transcript (a list of attended courses and corresponding grades)

-              Any additional files considered relevant to the application, but please only provide documents that are important to support it two reference letters from university lecturers or scientists with whom the applicant has studied or worked

Start date: September 2024