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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 ).

Responsibilities
The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is seeking a
Postdoctoral Researcher
to join the
Synthetic Biology and Photosynthesis
group.

The position is part of the
ERC Starting Grant project METACAM
, focused on uncovering and engineering metabolic and regulatory mechanisms underlying photosynthetic plasticity.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Implement and optimize molecular and biochemical approaches to characterize metabolic pathways associated with carbon storage and recycling in photosynthesis.
• Conduct functional analyses of candidate genes and enzymes using genome editing and transformation systems in model and non-model species (e.g., Portulaca and Arabidopsis thaliana).
• Integrate molecular biology with metabolomic and physiological data to uncover regulatory mechanisms driving photosynthetic adaptation.

Requirements
Educational requirements:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Strong background in plant molecular biology, including gene cloning, vector construction, and heterologous expression systems.
• Demonstrated experience in functional genomics, gene characterization, or genome editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9).

Additional Desired Experience

• Knowledge of plant physiology and/or metabolomics will be considered an advantage.
• Experience working with model or non-model plant species.
• Proven track record of publications in relevant areas.

Skills

• Strong experimental and analytical skills in molecular biology and plant biotechnology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Motivation to contribute to an ambitious and collaborative research environment.

Working Conditions
Contract Duration: 2 years with the possibility of an extension

Hours/week: 37,5h

Submitting Applications
Please submit all the application through CRAG website:

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.

Interested Candidates Must Submit The Following Documents

• Curriculum vitae
• PhD Certificate or official notification of the award
• A motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience and a statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum), including references

Deadline: 16/12/2025
Start date: 01/01/2026