Lab Technician (Ref 28/2025)

buscojobs España; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Barcelona seeks a Research Support position focusing on plant nutrition and disease resistance in rice. The role entails data analysis and experimentation related to phosphorus nutrition, requiring a Biology degree and relevant experience. This is an exciting opportunity within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing plant sciences and fostering innovation.

Formación

• Degree in Biology required; Master's in related fields is a plus.
• 1-4 years of research experience in plant nutrition preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze impact of phosphorus on disease resistance in rice.
• Conduct gene expression and metagenomic analysis.

Conocimientos

Familiarity with plant molecular biology

Phytopathological techniques

Educación

Degree in Biology

Master in Plant Biology, Genomics, and Biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

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

37.5

Offer Starting Date

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

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 worldwide.

Responsibilities :

The candidate will analyze 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" (code PID2021-128825OB-I00).

Educational Requirements :

Degree in Biology; a Master in Plant Biology, Genomics, and Biotechnology is a plus.

Skills :

Familiarity with plant molecular biology and phytopathological techniques.

Experience :

Previous experience in plant nutrition and plant-microbe interactions.

Languages :

Research Field :

Biological sciences » Biology

Research Experience :

1 - 4 years

Additional Information Working Conditions :

Contract Duration : 1 month

Hours / Week : Full time

Eligibility :

CRAG adheres to the European Commission's 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 applicants.

Application :

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

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