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.

Research Programs at CRAG

Research Programs at CRAG (from basic science to applied research using plant experimental model systems, crops and farm animals) make extensive use of genomic technologies and large sets of genetic and genomic data (CRAG summary :

Responsibilities

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a Lab Technician to be part of the group Bioengineering lignocellulosic biomass in maize.

The Candidate Will Be In Charge Of

Providing support to different members of the group, overseeing protocols and specific equipment (GC-MS, HPLC, among others). The candidate must have enough experience to be independent in managing techniques to be developed. All protocols and procedures are related to cell wall biochemistry.

In addition, administrative skills (purchasing orders, organization of techniques) to support daily operations are required.





The tasks are included within the framework of the project “CORKSHIFT: MPR - -SIID-RCI. ‘Understanding the structure of cork and the effect of different industrial treatments’ Companies involved: AMORIM S.A.

Requirements

Educational requirements:

- Biochemistry, biotechnology, biology or related.
- At least, with a master degree.
- Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Experience

- Bench experience.
- Experience in working in a scientific group.
- Related to plant molecular biology (qPCR techniques, etc).
- Related to cell wall biochemistry (lignin, polysaccharides characterization).

Working Conditions

Contract Duration: 1 year (possibility of 1 additional).

Hours/week: full time.

Submitting Applications

Please submit all the application through CRAG’s email:

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.

Interested Candidates Must Submit The Following Documents

- Curriculum vitae.
- A motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience (1 pages maximum).

Deadline:

Start date: As soon as possible

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