Offer DescriptionABOUT 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.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a Lab Technician to be part of the group Plant Transcriptomics and Environmental Adaptation.The candidate will be in charge of:RNA and DNA isolation techniques (extraction).Handling Arabidopsis plants (cultivation).Assessment of developmental responses to temperature changes.The tasks are included within the framework of the project PID2021-125223NA-I00 "Role of Alternative Splicing in the interplay between light and temperature environmental signals".WORKING CONDITIONS:Contract Duration: 6 monthsHours/week: full timeRequirementsResearch Field: Biological sciences » OtherEducation Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsSkills:PCR and quantitative PCRs.Nucleic acid isolation from plant tissues.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.Languages:Good oral and written scientific communication in English.Specific RequirementsEducational requirements:Degree in Biology or similar.Master's degree in plant science will be an asset.Languages: ENGLISH Level GoodAdditional InformationBenefits: 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.Interested candidates must submit the following documents:Curriculum vitaeA motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience (1 pages maximum).Deadline: 25/01/2025Start date: 1/2/2025Work Location(s)Number of offers available: 1Company/Institute: CRAGCountry: SpainContact City: BellaterraSTATUS: EXPIRED#J-18808-Ljbffr