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-2020-2021_0.pdf).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cloning, protein expression and purification. Characterization of the protease mode of action using various biochemical techniques.

The tasks are included within the framework of the project PID2022-136922NB-I00 financed by MCIN/ AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ y por FEDER Una manera de hacer Europa “DESCIFRANDO LA INTERACCIÓN MOLECULAR ENTRE BACTERIAS PATÓGENAS Y PLANTAS”

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: Biochemistry degree

Skills: fluent in written and spoken English, capacity to work as part of a team.

Experience: previous experience in molecular biology techniques and biochemistry techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 6 months

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 (1 pages maximum).

Deadline: 29/05/2024

Start date: June 2024