2 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Centre de Recerca en Agrigenòmica- Research Field
Biological sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Spain- Application Deadline
8 May 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
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... ).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CRAG is looking for a lab technician to work on a project funded by the European Commission within the framework of the Horizon Europe Call. The role of CRAG in this project is to build twelve high quality genome assemblies from different Crop Wild Relatives of five economically relevant crops. The goal of the lab technician is to process the seed material and carry out the HMW DNA extraction and RNA extraction of these plant species using different protocols and optimizing them according to the results obtained. Once the protocols have been optimized, the candidate will carry out the protocol for Hi-C. The candidate will be working with Dr. Laura Botigué and Dr. Raúl Castanera in the Plant and Animal Genomics Department that has all the necessary equipment and will meet regularly with researchers from the Plant and Animal Genomics Program that are involved in the project to discuss the protocols.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Contract Duration: 1 year
Hours/week: full time
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational requirements: A degree or MSc in Biology, biotechnology or a similar specialization.
Skills: We look for candidates with good knowledge in Biology, Plant sciences and laboratory protocols. Experience in methods related with HMW DNA extraction for long read sequencing, seed germination and Nucleic acid extraction protocols. The candidate must be able to work in an international group of researchers.
Experience: Six-month experience in a wet lab and command of English language are a must. Experience in using and optimizing different protocols for HMW DNA isolation in non-model plant species.
Previous experience as a user of Plant growth facilities is a plus.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
Eligibility criteria
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.
Selection process
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).
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- CRAG
- Country
- Spain
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://recruitment.cragenomica.es/jobs/lab-technician-ref-23-2024
Contact
- City
Bellaterra- Website
http://www.cragenomica.es- Street
Campus UAB- Postal Code
08193
STATUS: EXPIRED
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