PhD Student (Ref 27 / 2025)

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Cerdanyola del Vallés; Presencial; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is offering a PhD position in the Computational and Synthetic Biology group. The candidate will engage in innovative research in microalgae genetics, contributing to the BioLumCity project. A Master's degree in a relevant field is required with specific experience in molecular biology and microalgae handling.

Formación

• Master’s degree in relevant fields is required.
• Strong background in plant molecular biology needed.

Responsabilidades

• Culturing and genetically engineering microalgae.
• Cloning genes and conducting luciferase activity tests.

Conocimientos

Knowledge in plant molecular biology

Experience in microalgae transformation

Experience in promoter engineering

Experience in microalgae culture

Educación

Master’s degree in Biology

Master’s degree in Biochemistry

Master’s degree in Food Biotechnology

Master’s degree in Biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

Research Field : Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : PhD Positions

Country : Spain

Type of Contract : Temporary

Job Status : Full-time

Offer Starting Date : 1 Jul 2025

EU 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 the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and University of Barcelona (UB). Located at the UAB Campus, CRAG hosts approximately 200 members from around the world.

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is seeking a PhD Student to join the Computational and Synthetic Biology group.

The candidate will be responsible for :

• Culturing and genetically engineering microalgae
• Cloning genes and conducting luciferase activity tests

These tasks are part of the BioLumCity project.

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Food Biotechnology, or Biotechnology

Specific Requirements :

• Knowledge in plant molecular biology
• Experience in microalgae transformation, promoter engineering, and microalgae culture is essential.

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