ppOrganisation/Company Fundació Centre de Recerca en Agrotecnologia-AGROTECNIO Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /ph3Offer Description /h3pThe BIOCRAFT Horizon Europe project is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development of next-generation climate-resilient, high-yielding, and resource-efficient rice lines. The project combines multiplex genome editing technologies, AI-driven phenotyping, multi-omics decision-making, and microbiome–plant interaction studies to deliver climate-smart crop solutions for European agriculture. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to research on plant–fungal interactions, with a focus on assessing the tolerance of genome-edited rice lines to Magnaporthe oryzae, the causal agent of rice blast disease. Prior hands-on experience with rice and/or Magnaporthe oryzae is advantageous but not essential, provided the candidate can demonstrate the ability to rapidly acquire the necessary technical skills and competently carry out the required experimental work. /ph3Key responsibilities /h3ulli1. Design, execute, and optimize pathogen infection assays to evaluate rice blast tolerance in genome-edited rice lines. /lili2. Perform phenotypic, molecular, and statistical analyses of plant responses to fungal challenge. /lili3. Contribute to the interpretation and integration of experimental results within the broader BIOCRAFT breeding pipeline. /lili4. Collaborate closely with other lab members and consortium partners working on plant biotechnology, phenotyping, microbiome research, and molecular breeding. /lili5. Contribute to project reporting, manuscript preparation,



and dissemination of research outcomes. /lili6. Maintain high standards of experimental rigor, reproducibility, and compliance with biosafety and research quality requirements. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3pResearch Field Agricultural sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent /ph3Skills/Qualifications /h3ulli1. Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science, and a PhD in Plant Sciences with experience in plant molecular biology and/or plant pathology. /lili2. Postdoctoral experience in plant pathology; experience in (cereal-rice) fungal pathogens desirable. /lili3. Peer-reviewed publications in plant molecular sciences, including plant–fungal interactions; experience in cereals is an advantage but not a strict requirement. /li /ulh3Specific Requirements /h3ulli4. Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken. /lili5. Demonstrated ability to work independently, plan experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot technical challenges. /lili6. Ability to quickly develop competence in new experimental systems, including rice-Magnaporthe oryzae assays, if not previously experienced. /lili7. Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary and international environments. /li /ulpLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /ppLanguages CATALAN /ppLanguages SPANISH /ppResearch Field Agricultural sciences Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 /ph3Additional Information /h3pStarting date-October 2026. One year contract that could be extended yearly upon satisfactory performance /ppSalary will be fixed according to candidate skills and experience /ph3Eligibility criteria /h3pOTM-R Policy /ppEnsuring open, transparent and merit-based recruitment processes (OTM-R) is one of the main objectives at Agrotecnio. In order to comply with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers,Agrotecnio has developedits OTM-R Policy , which guarantees equal opportunities for candidates and that the research staff recruited meet the conditions required for the position. Agrotecniohas developed a RecruitingPolicy based on the principles of the OTM-R. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Postdoctoral postion Applied Biotechnology (España)
🏢 Fundacio Centre de Recerca en Agrotecnologia-AGROTECNIO
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