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://biennialreport2016-2017.cragenomica.es/).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a PhD Student to be part of the group of Animal Genomics, under the supervision of Dr Marcel Amills.

The candidate will be in charge of Determining the variability of microRNA genes in goats as well as exploring the concordance between BLUP and GBLUP estimates in a  population of Murciano-Granadina goats

The tasks are included within the framework of the project AGL2016-76108-R , TITLE Genomic analysis of the genetic determination of milk yield, composition and body condition and viability in Murciano-Granadina goats.”.

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: To have a bachelor in a discipline related with life sciences

Skills: Expertise in bioinformatics

Experience: Deep knowledge in genomics applied to animal breeding

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: March 16 to May 16

Hours/week: Part time

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:

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.

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

Deadline: March 12

Start date: March 16