Lab Technician (Ref 28/2025)

CRAG-Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica; España; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a researcher to investigate the impact of phosphorus nutrition on disease resistance in rice. The role involves analyzing plant responses to nutrient treatment and pathogen infection, contributing to a significant scientific project. Candidates should possess a degree in Biology and relevant experience in molecular biology techniques.

Formación

• Experience with plant molecular biology and phytopathological techniques.
• Previous experience in plant nutrition and plant-microbe interactions.

Responsabilidades

• Characterize the impact of phosphorus nutrition on disease resistance in rice.
• Analyze Pi content in rice tissues and gene expression.
• Conduct metagenomic analysis of rice tissues and soil samples.

Conocimientos

Plant Molecular Biology

Phytopathological Techniques

English

Educación

Degree in Biology

Master in Plant Biology

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: CRAG - Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Other

Positions

Research Support Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

31 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2025

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

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. It is a consortium of CSIC, IRTA, UAB, and UB, located at the UAB Campus with 200 members from around the world.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will characterize the impact of phosphorus nutrition on disease resistance in rice, including:

• Analysis of Pi content in rice tissues
• Phenotypical and physiological responses to Pi treatment and pathogen infection
• Gene expression analysis
• Metagenomic analysis of rice tissues and soil samples

This work is part of the project titled "PROYECTOS DE GENERACIÓN DE CONOCIMIENTO" under the Spanish State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2021-2023, code PID2021-128825OB-I00.

Educational Requirements:

The candidate must hold a degree in Biology. A Master in Plant Biology, Genomics, and Biotechnology is also considered.

Skills:

Experience with plant molecular biology and phytopathological techniques.

Specific Requirements:

Previous experience in plant nutrition and plant-microbe interactions.

Languages:

English - Level: Excellent

Research Field:

Biological sciences » Biology

Years of Research Experience:

1 - 4

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

Contract Duration: 1 month

Hours/week: Full time

Eligibility Criteria:

CRAG adheres to the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. All candidates are considered qualified without restrictions of gender, race, nationality, or disability. Priority is given to disabled staff.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience (max 1 page).