Job Information
Organisation/Company: Centre de Recerca en Agrigenòmica
Research Field: Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Country: Spain
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
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).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support microalgae transformation using luciferase-containing plasmids.
- Conduct protein expression in microalgae and analyse expression efficiency.
- Maintain and culture microalgae strains under laboratory conditions.
- Optimize transformation protocols to enhance efficiency and stability.
- Prepare and analyse experimental data, documenting results accurately.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical challenges related to microalgae transformation and bioluminescence assays.
- Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
- Collaborate with researchers to clone constructs.
Where to apply
E-mail: jobs@cragenomica.es
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology related
- Masters degree in a related field.
The following will be positively valued:
- Experience in microalgae transformation, microalgae culture will be positively valued.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced level of English.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills and user training abilities.
- Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented mindset.
- Ability to coordinate and work within a technical team.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Additional Information
Benefits
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Hours/week: full time (37.5 hours/week).
- Opportunity for professional growth in a high-level CERCA research center.
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working hours and a good working environment within a dynamic team.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica
Country: Spain
Contact
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Bellaterra
Website: http://www.cragenomica.es
Street: Campus UAB
Postal Code: 08193
E-Mail: nuria.jane@cragenomica.es
