PhD Student (Ref 50/2026)

CRAG-Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

CRAG-Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica is seeking a PhD student to join the Rosaceae genetics and genomics group. The project focuses on transposable elements and their role in plant evolution using Physcomitrium as a model with bioinformatics and molecular biology analyses.

The contract is part of a grant and will involve sequencing analyses, Hi-C and ChIP-Seq techniques, under a one-year full-time arrangement in Spain.

Qualifications

• MS in Biology or Biochemistry and a Master in Bioinformatics or Molecular Biology.
• Strong knowledge of plant genomes and long-read sequence analyses.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioinformatics analysis of long-read sequences and methylation patterns.
• Perform Hi-C and ChIP-Seq analyses as part of the project.
• Collaborate within a research team to advance the Rosaceae genetics program.

Skills

Plant genomes

Long-read analysis

Transposable elements

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Biology/Biochemistry

Master in Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology

Tools

Hi-C analysis tools

ChIP-Seq analysis

Job description

Organisation/Company CRAG-Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme 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. CRAG is established as 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). The Center is located at the UAB Campus, and currently hosts 200 members from across the world.

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a PhD Student to be part of the group Rosaceae genetics and genomics.

“This contract forms part of the grant PID2025-175078NB-I00, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by the ESF+”

The work will be part of a research project aiming at characterizing the role of transposable elements in the evolution and function of heterochromatin in plants using Physcomitrium as a model system. In particular the work will include, bioinformatics analysis of long-read sequences, including assembly and deducing methylation patterns, structural variant analysis among others, as well as molecular biology analyses such as Hi-C and ChIP-Seq analyses.

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Educational requirements

MS in Biology, Biochemistry or similar, and Master in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or similar.

Skills

• Strong knowledge on plant genomes and bioinformatics analyses using long-read sequences.
• Previous knowledge on transposable elements and experience on Physcomitrium culture and handling.
• Advanced level of English.
• Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work within a technical team.

Working Conditions

Contract Duration: 1 year

Hours/week: full time

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.

Eligibility criteria

CRAG is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission. All candidates will be considered qualified for the job without restrictions of gender, race, nationality, or disability.

CRAG is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission. All candidates will be considered qualified for the job without restrictions of gender, race, nationality or disability.

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