RESPONSIBILITIES
:The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a PhD Student to be part of the group Rosaceae genetics and genomics.
“This contract forms part of the grant PID NB-I00, funded by MICIU/AEI/ / and by the ESF+”
The work will bepart of a research project aiming at characterizing the role of transposable elements in the evolution and function of heterochromatin in plants using Physcomitrium as a model system. In particular the work will include, bioinformatics analysis of long-read sequences, including assembly and deducing methylation patterns, structural variant analysis among others, as well as molecular biology analyses such as Hi-C and ChIP-Seq analyses.
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational requirements:
MS in Biology,



Biochemistry or similar, and Master in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or similar.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge on plant genomes and bioinformatics analyses using long-read sequences.
- Previous knowledge on transposable elements and experience on Physcomitrium culture and handling.
• Advanced level of English.
• Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work within a technical team.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Contract Duration: 1 year
Hours/week: full time

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