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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.
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 Computational and Synthetic Biology.
The Candidate Will Be In Charge Of
* Culture and genetic engineering of microalgae
* Cloning of genes and luciferase activity test
* Protein expression test
The tasks are included within the framework of the BioLumCity project, code PID2023-153241OB-I00 «DESARROLLO DE CHLAMYDOMONAS REINHARDTII DEGRADADORAS DE MICROPLASTICOS. Funded by the Fritz y Trude Fortmann foundation.
Requirements
Educational requirements:
* Master’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Food Biotechnology or Biotechnology
Experience
* Should have knowledge in plant molecular biology
* Experience in microalgae transformation, promoter engineering experience, microalgae culture are essential.
Working Conditions
Contract Duration: 6 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 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: 30/06/2025
Start date: 01/07/2025
Seniority level
* Seniority levelInternship
Employment type
* Employment typeFull-time
Job function
* Job functionEducation and Training
* IndustriesResearch Services
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