Descripción de la oferta
Responsibilities
The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a Postdoc Researcher to join the Synthetic Biology and Photosynthesis group led by Ivan Reyna-Llorens.
The tasks are included within the framework of the project Consolidación Investigadora 2025-HYDRA (Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Developmental Regeneration and Adaptation).
Designing and executing molecular and synthetic biology strategies to identify and functionally characterize genes involved in plant regeneration, including cloning, construct assembly and gene expression analysis.
Developing and implementing transformation pipelines (e.g. Agrobacterium-mediated assays) and synthetic biology platforms to test candidate regulators of regeneration in Portulaca and model species.
Contributing to transcriptomic and phenotypic analysis of regenerating tissues, including sample preparation, data interpretation and integration with developmental datasets.
Requirements
PhD in Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology or a related discipline.
Strong background in molecular and/or synthetic biology.
Demonstrated scientific productivity (peer‑reviewed publications).
Skills
Strong hands‑on experience in molecular cloning techniques (e.g. Golden Gate, type IIS cloning, Gibson assembly or similar).
Ability to design and troubleshoot experiments independently.
High level of curiosity, creativity and motivation to explore new biological systems.
Experience
Proven experience in molecular biology, genetic engineering or synthetic biology workflows.
Experience working with plant systems or transformation methods is highly desirable.
Knowledge in developmental biology, regeneration processes or gene regulatory networks will be considered a strong advantage.
Working Conditions
Contract Duration: 24 months
Hours per week: 37.5 h (full time)
Submitting Applications
Please submit all applications to jobs@cragenomica.es.
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.
Integration policy: reserve the place in a first turn for disabled staff.
Required Documents
Curriculum vitae
PhD Certificate or official notification of the award
A motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience and a statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum), including the name of two references.
Deadline
13 June
Start date
1 July
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