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 (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 (https://www.cragenomica.es/sites/default/files/2022-07/crag-summary-2020...).

Key Responsibilities

- Support microalgae transformation using luciferase-containing plasmids.
- Conduct protein expression in microalgae and analyse expression efficiency.
- Maintain and culture microalgae strains under laboratory conditions.
- Optimize transformation protocols to enhance efficiency and stability.
- Prepare and analyse experimental data, documenting results accurately.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical challenges related to microalgae transformation and bioluminescence assays.
- Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.




- Collaborate with researchers to clone constructs.

Requirements Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology related Masters degree in a related field.

The Following Will Be Positively Valued

- Experience in microalgae transformation, microalgae culture will be positively valued.

Skills And Competencies

- Advanced level of English.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills and user training abilities.
- Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented mindset.
- Ability to coordinate and work within a technical team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Hours/week: full time (37.5 hours/week).
- Opportunity for professional growth in a high-level CERCA research center.
- Competitive salary.
- Adaptable working hours and a good working environment within a dynamic team.

Submitting Applications Please submit all the application through CRAG mail: [email protected] 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.

📌 Postgraduate Student (Ref. 41/2026) (Sardañola del Vallés)
🏢 Centre de Recerca en Agrigenomica (CRAG)
📍 Sardañola del Vallés