Organisation/Company Centre de Recerca en Agrigenòmica Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 5 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

- 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

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology related

Masters degreein 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.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

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📌 Postgraduate Student (Ref. 41/2026) (España)
🏢 Centre de Recerca en Agrigenomica
📍 España