.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 Postdoc Researcher to be part of the Animal Genomics group.
The candidate will:Carry single cell analyses of pig testicles in relation to semen quality traits.Help train a new PhD student in this field of research.Assist in sample collection in abattoirs.Write articles and present results in conferences.The tasks are included within the framework of the project PID2021-123725OB-I00 "Molecular analysis of semen quality at the cell level in swine".WORKING CONDITIONS:Contract Duration: 8 monthsHours/week: full timeREQUIREMENTS:Educational requirements: PhD in Animal Sciences or Genomics.Skills:Bioinformatics analysis of single cell data RNA-Seq and ATAC-Seq of pig testicle.Computational analysis of genetic variation of allele-specific read count analyses.GWAS analysis.Knowledge of statistics and R language.Knowledge of Python.Knowledge of pig spermatogenesis and semen quality.Testicle sample collection and cell dissection.Single cell multiome (RNA + ATAC) analysis, ideally of porcine testicle.Whole Genome Sequence analysis.Allele specific analysis of high throughput sequencing datasets.Languages: English - Good level.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 applications through the CRAG website.
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:Curriculum vitaePhD Certificate or official notification of the awardA motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience and a statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum), including references