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: The candidate will perform activities related to phosphate the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis in rice and the impact of the AM symbiosis on disease resistance (resistance to infection by the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae in mycorrhizal rice plants). This work will include: inoculation with an arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungus; assessing the level of root colonization; Pi content in rice tissues; phenotypical and physiological responses in the mycorrhizal plants; analysis of gene expression (mycorrhizal markers, phosphate transporter genes). He/she will perform blast resistance assays and metagenomic analysis of field-grown rice plants.

    These tasks are included within the framework of the project entitled “Integrated strategies for the development of sustainable rice production systems: developing new tools to promote the agroecological transition (BestRice) Next Generation EU-R&D projects in Strategic Lines; Plant de Recuperación, Transformación y Resilencia PLEC2021-007786).

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: The candidate must hold a degree in Biology. Holding a Master in Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology would be also considered.

Skills: The candidate should be familiarized with plant molecular biology and phytopathological techniques.

Experience: Previous experience in plant nutrition and plant-microbe interactions (beneficial and pathogenic interactions).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 2 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: 23/09/2024

Start date: 01/10/2024