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 (http://biennialreport2018-2019.cragenomica.es/).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

The candidate will be in charge of experiments exploring the role of plant pathogenic viruses during mixed infections of susceptible plant hosts, including aspects of defense mechanims, RNA silencing suppression, and vector mediated transmission.

The tasks are included within the framework of the project PID2019-105692RB-I00, TITLE: "Analysis of multiple viral infections in sweet potato and other plants: interpretation and potential uses".

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: Degree on Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology or similar.

Skills: Capacities for experimental design, data analysis and scientific writing. Team work. Fluency in English.

Experience: Previous experience in research laboratories working in phytopathology, virology and management of insect vectors. Knowledge of molecular biology procedures required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 6 months

Hours/week: Full time (37.5)

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, including numerical values of Academic Record

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

Deadline: 21-05-2021

Start date: 01-06-2021