Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious research institution in Spain is seeking a PhD student to explore molecular mechanisms of circadian clock function in plants. The successful candidate will engage in hands-on research, report findings, and develop their doctoral thesis, fostering advancement in agricultural sciences.

Formación

• Applicants should provide a motivation letter, academic records, and reference letters.
• Experience in molecular and cellular analyses is valuable.
• Strong interest in researching circadian systems in plants is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform molecular and cellular analyses of the circadian system in plants.
• Report research findings and develop project goals.
• Carry out doctoral thesis aligned with project lines.

Conocimientos

Molecular analysis

Cellular analysis

Research reporting

Educación

Relevant bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company: CRAG - Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica

Research Field: Biological sciences

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Offer Starting Date: 26 Aug 2025

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: 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, hosting 200 members worldwide.

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) seeks a PhD Student to join the group "Molecular mechanisms of circadian clock function."

• The candidate will perform molecular and cellular analyses of the circadian system in plants.
• Continuously update and train on the latest research advances to facilitate project development.
• Report research findings to the group.
• Carry out their doctoral thesis within the project lines to obtain the Doctorate degree.

Research is within the framework of project PID2022 - CONVOCATORIA 2022, funded by the Spanish government, with code PID2022-137770NB-I00.

CRAG adheres to the European Commission's Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. All candidates will be considered without restrictions based on gender, race, nationality, or disability.

Priority is given to disabled staff in the recruitment process.

Applicants should submit:

• A motivation letter (max 2 pages) including work experience, research interests, and career goals.
• Certified Academic Record, including detailed study transcripts.
• Additional relevant documents; only include essential supporting documents.
• Two reference letters from university lecturers or scientists.