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 Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a PhD Student to be part of the RNA biology.

The candidate will be in charge of growing and maintenance of Arabidopsis plants, molecular biology techniques (cloning, protein extraction, DNA and RNA samples preparation, genotyping among others) confocal microscopy analysis and general tasks for laboratory management.

 The tasks are included within the framework of the project:  

REFERENCE PID2022-143130NB-I00 TITLE: Rol Subcelular de la Maquinaria de Sileciamiento en la función de ARN no codificantes Endogenas y Exogenas (SuRoSiMa).

 REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements:

The candidate must hold a degree in Biology, Biotechnology or similar

 Skills:

•          Molecular biology.

•          RNA biology.

•          Plant biology.

Experience:

Master thesis working at molecular biology laboratory

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: temporary 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 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: 06.08.24

Start date: 01.09.24