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 group leaded by Blanca San Segundo (Program, Plant Responses to Stress).

 The candidate will investigate molecular and physiological processes responsible of phosphate-induced susceptibility to pathogen infection in rice, and the impact of phosphate fertilization on the rice microbiome.

      The tasks are included within the framework of the project funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, REFERENCE PID2021-128825OB-I00, TITLE, Impact of phosphorus nutrition on plant immunity and its role in the regulation of the rice microbiome.  Principal Investigator: B. San Segundo

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Genetics. Master’s degree in Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.

Skills: Background in plant-pathogen interactions. Demonstrated experience in molecular, cellular, physiological and phytopathological techniques.

Experience: Experience in rice research and metagenomics is highly desirable.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 4 months

Hours/week: 37.5 h/week

 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: 05/07/2024

Start date: 01/09/2024