Research Trainee in Molecular and Cellular Biology

**The Institute**

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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**The role**

We are looking for a Research Trainee (master level) with expertise in molecular and cellular biology to work in a project in which we aim to define the role of the nuclear localization of a protein in cancer cells. The trainee must have knowledge in immunofluorescence, cell culture, cell transfection and infection, small molecule treatment and data analysis.

**About the team/ l**ab/ department**

Our laboratory specializes in high-throughput image analysis, subcellular proteomics, transcriptomics, genetic screening, bioinformatics and cell and molecular biology techniques. We are a group of about 10 people from different cultures and countries. We are part of the genome biology department at the CRG, and we aim to understand why metabolic enzymes localize to the nuclear environment and participate in specific chromatin functions.

**Whom** would we like to hire?**

**Professional experience**

**Must Have**
- You have more than 6 months of experience in a similar role
- You have proven experience in immunofluorescence and image analysis
- You have experience with data analysis, including transcriptomics
- You are fluent in English

**Desirable but not required/ Nice to have**
- You have experience with customizable image analysis pipelines
- You have knowledge of cancer biology, in particular breast cancer
- You have experience with Western Blot, cell culture, qPCR, and other rutinary cellular and molecular biology techniques

**Education and training**
- You have a master's degree in biological sciences or a related field.

**Languages**
- You are proficient in English

**Competences**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform tasks with mínimal supervision
- Have the drive and commitment to produce high quality experimental results
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Collegiality
- Punctuality in delivering results

**The Offer** - Working Conditions**
- **Contract duration**:5 months
- **Estimated annual gross salary**:Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
- **Target start date**:Either the 15th of October or 1st November (2024)

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and **promote a diverse and inclusive environment** and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The **CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life** of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.