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 Postgraduate to be part of the group Plant Transcriptomics and Environmental Adaptation

The candidate will be in charge of:

- RNA and DNA isolation technics (extraction)

- Handling Arabidopsis plants (cultivation)

- Cloning and generation of transgenic plants (gene cloning)

- Quantification of growth-associated phenotypic traits

The tasks are included within the framework of the project PID2021-125223NAI00 “Role of Alternative Splicing in the interplay between light and temperature environmental signals”

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements:

- Degree in Plant Science or similar

- Master’s degree in plant science

- Languages: Good oral and written scientific communication in English.

Skills:

- Technical skills:

- Nucleic acid isolation from plant tissues and quantification of gene expression.

- Capable to handle Arabidopsis thaliana, cultivation

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

- Good time management skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Experience:

- Experience in Plant Molecular Biology

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 8 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 (1 pages maximum).

Deadline: 31/10/2025

Start date: 01/01/2026