RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a Lab Technician to be part of the group Synthetic Biology and Photosynthesis. The successful candidate will be in charge of designing building and testing different genetic circuits in non-model species.
The candidate will be in charge of:
-Cloning genetic parts
-Perform stable and transient transformation in different species
-Assist in the genotyping and phenotyping of such transgenic lines
The tasks are included within the framework of the project ERC-StG-METACAM.
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational requirements:
-A bachelors in biology or a similar discipline
-A masters degree in plant molecular biology or similar
-Previous experience in a plant synthetic biology laboratory.
Skills:
Experience:
-Experience in designing genetic constructs
-A solid experience in transforming plants with an emphasis in non-model species
-Experience in confocal microscopy
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Contract Duration: 4 months
Hours/week: full time