CRAG is offering a 4-year Predoctoral Grant (FPI Fellowship)

CRAG is offering a 4-year predoctoral grant within the framework of the National Programme for the Promotion of Talent and its Employability in R+D+i (FPI Fellowships).

The fellowship is associated with the 'Knowledge Generation Projects' call and the training of predoctoral research staff linked to project PID2025-174872NB-I00 Wound-activated barrier regeneration: regulatory networks and targeted enhancement of cutin and suberin deposition (WOUNDNET).

Selection Criteria

The evaluation process will follow the following criteria and subcriteria:

Criterion 1. Academic and/or Scientific-Technical Background of the Candidate (up to 50 points)

- Subcriterion 1.a): Scientific and Technical Achievements (up to 45 points). The candidate's academic record and other curricular merits will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out according to their academic background and professional experience.
- Subcriterion 1.b): Mobility and Internationalization (up to 5 points). The relevance and impact of the candidate's stays in national or international research centres and/or in the industrial sector will be assessed, taking into account the prestige of the host institution and the activities carried out during the stay.

Criterion 2. Suitability of the Candidate for the Research Activities to be Developed (up to 50 points)

The candidate's suitability for the research programme and project will be evaluated based on their previous training and experience. Particular attention will be paid to the added value that the project represents for the candidate's research career,



as well as the contribution the candidate can make to the host research group and institution.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and carry out a PhD research project focused on the remodeling of suberin and cuticle barriers.
- Establish the experimental approaches and technical expertise required to achieve the project objectives.
- Design, perform, and interpret experiments, maintaining accurate and well-organized research records.
- Participate in relevant training, seminars, scientific meetings, and other academic activities.
- Contribute actively to the collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment of the group and institute.

Education, Training And Professional Experience

- Master’s degree in Plant Biology or a related field.

The Following Will Be Positively Valued

- Practical experience in molecular biology, plant cultivation, plant physiology, and/or microscopy.
- Knowledge of plant anatomy, molecular biology, and plant physiology.
- Previous research experience with plants or plant-derived samples.

Skills And Competencies

- Good proficiency in English.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively within a research team.

CRAG Offers

- Opportunity for professional growth in a leading CERCA research centre.
- Competitive salary.
- Versátil working hours.
- A dynamic, collaborative and stimulating working environment.

Documents Required

- Curriculum Vitae*
- Higher education qualifications*
- Higher education academic transcripts in English (if different from Catalan, Spanish or English).*

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