PhD Student (Ref 27 / 2025)

Euraxess; Cerdanyola del Vallés; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a PhD Student to join its Computational and Synthetic Biology group. The role involves responsibilities such as genetic engineering and culturing microalgae, alongside working on innovative projects related to plant and farm animal sciences. Candidates with a Master’s degree in relevant fields and specific experience in molecular biology will find this opportunity exciting.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Biology or related fields required.
• Essential experience in microalgae transformation and molecular biology.

Responsabilidades

• Culture and genetic engineering of microalgae.
• Cloning of genes and testing luciferase activity.
• Collaborate within the BioLumCity project.

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

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a 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 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 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 :

• Culture and genetic engineering of microalgae
• Cloning of genes and luciferase activity testing
• Work within the framework 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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