The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a lab technician to be a part of the scientific group working on the Role of SUMO in plant development.

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 (http://biannualreport2014-2015.cragenomica.es/).

Responsibilities:

Performing experiments related to the project and preparing reports under the direct supervision of the PI

The tasks are included within the framework at the project CAIXAIMPULSE

Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

Graduate in life sciences

Required Skills:

Experience in genetic laboratory techniques, protein and metabolite purification, and HPLC use.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized candidate with the ability to work in a team.

We offer:

Contract duration: 4 months

Hours/week: full time

Application submission :

Interested candidates, please submit (all the documents are mandatory for the application):

• Letter of motivation describing experience in detail.
• CV.
• At least 3 references (including email address and phone number)

Please submit all the application through CRAG website: http://www.cragenomica.es/jobs

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.

Deadline: SEPT 27, 2017

Start date: Beginning of October 2017