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PhD Student (Ref 30 / 2025)

PhD Student (Ref 30 / 2025)

European Commission, , Spain, España
Hace 7 días
Descripción del trabajo

Organisation / Company : CRAG - Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

1 Jul 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Aug 2025

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

Offer Description

ABOUT CRAG :

CRAG is an independent research institution engaged in basic and applied plant and farm animal sciences. It is a consortium of CSIC, IRTA, UAB, and UB, located at the UAB Campus with 200 members worldwide.

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) seeks a PhD Student for the Plants Viruses group.

The candidate will be responsible for :

  • Experiments involving diagnostics and quantification of plant pathogenic viruses.
  • Inoculation procedures, including transmission via insect vectors.
  • Analysis of single and mixed infections on host plants, considering both susceptible and resistant genotypes.

These tasks relate to the project VIRTIGATION : Emerging Viral Diseases in Tomatoes and Cucumbers.

Qualifications include :

  • A degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Sciences, or similar.

    • Skills required :

  • Experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing skills.
  • Fluency in English.

    • Specific experience preferred :

  • Research laboratory experience, especially in :
  • Molecular biology procedures.
  • Phytopathology and virology protocols, including virus diagnostics and viral load quantification.
  • Management of insect vectors such as aphids and whiteflies.

    • CRAG values diversity and is committed to the principles of the European Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Applications are open to all without discrimination, with a priority for disabled candidates.

    Applicants should submit :

  • A motivation letter (max 2 pages) including work experience, research interests, and career goals.
  • Certified academic transcript detailing studies and grades.
  • Additional relevant documents and two reference letters from academic or research contacts.

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