Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID Department HRS4R Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 23 Jun 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The selected candidate will prepare fractions of plant cell walls, using methodologies to enrich these fractions in glycans and will evaluate early defence responses such as Calcium fluxes, synthesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of MAP kinases, and perform gene expression analysis using qRT-PCR. Also she/he will perform resistance assays using differente plant-pathogen systems.
Where to apply
E-mail lucia.jorda@upm.es
Requirements
Research Field Biological sciences Education Level Undergraduate
Skills/Qualifications
The selected technician must have expertise in the fields of plant molecular biology, microbiology (handle plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi), disease resistance assays (inoculations of different plants species with plant pathogens), and evaluation of early plant defence responses (Calcium measurements, ROS quantification, MAPK activation and gene expression). Must be familiar with cell wall purification and fractionation techniques (chromatography).
This experience must be demonstrated by coauthorship in articles of the indicated fields. The technician must have experience in lab management.
Specific Requirements
The candidate must have contrasted experience in a biotechnology lab (preferentially more than 10 years).
Demonstrated experience in cell wall purification and fractionation techniques (chromatography), and molecular biology, microbiology (handle plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi), disease resistance assays (inoculations of different plants species with plant pathogens), and evaluation of early plant defence responses (Calcium measurements, ROS quantification, MAPK activation and gene expression).
Managing Lab experience (purchase material, organization of equipment, reservation of equipment use, etc.)
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Languages SPANISH Level Excellent
Research Field Biological sciences » BiologyTechnology » Biotechnology Years of Research Experience More than 10
Additional Information
Spanish Social Security included
Medical care included (Public Health System)
1 month vacations/year
Eligibility criteria
The eligible criteria will be based on the Skills/Qualitification required (see above) for the position.
The proven experience in the different methodologies mentioned in the previous section will be valued very positively. The committee for interview and selection will be integrated by researchers/members of the project (Chair of the selection committee will be Dr. Miguel Ángel Torres).
Additional comments
Candidates interested in the position and who meet the detailed requirements may send their CV to lucia.jorda@upm.es
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centro de Biotecnología Y Gen6mlca de Plantas (CBGP, UPM-INIA/CISC) Country Spain State/Province Madrid City Pozuelo de Alarcón Postal Code 28223 Street Avda. de Monteprincipe
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