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 Postdoc Researcher to be part of the group Epigenetics and Plant Development.

We are looking for a highly talented and creative new team member with a strong interest in epigenetics and plant development. The postdoctoral scientist is expected to conduct innovative research to investigate the role of chromatin silencing complexes and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in controlling early seedling establishment in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Aspects of this multidisciplinary project will involve genetic, genomic, proteomic and bioimaging approaches. Applicants must be willing to apply to international fellowships (e.g. EMBO, Marie Curie).

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: PhD in Plant Biology or related field

Skills:

-              A strong background in Epigenetics, RNA biology and gene expression analysis

-              Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

-              Fluency in spoken and written English

-              Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

-              Demonstrable scientific success in previous roles

Experience:

-              Transcriptomics and epigenomics (ChIP-seq) -  highly desirable

-              Molecular biology techniques for detection and characterisation of non-coding RNAs - desirable

-              Handling of Arabidopsis plants (essential)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 15 months

Hours/week: full 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).

-              Contact details for at least two references

Deadline: 15th March 2022

Start date: May 2022.