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

The candidate will contribute to an AGAUR funded project with the goal of transferring the FLEA-ChIP technology, developed in the lab, to the market. The candidate will perform experimental validation and benchmarking of the technology in relevant settings as well as will contribute to the implementation of the technology in complex samples. The candidate will work closely with the other members of the lab to fulfil the main objectives of the project while participating in the project meetings to report the achievements of milestones.

About the team

The overarching theme of the research in our lab is the understanding of the information encoded in genomic sequences, and how this information is processed in the pathway leading from DNA to protein sequences. More specifically, we are interested in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression and RNA processing, the relationship between molecular phenotypes and higher order endophenotypes and organismal phenotypes, and the identification of functional regions on the genome of all living beings. We are also committed to the development of experimental and computational tools to perform Genomics studies.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have
• You have a degree in biomedical sciences and five years of experience in/with experimental laboratories.
• You have proven experience in/ with molecular biology approaches and next-generation sequencing.

Nice to have
• Master in biomedical sciences
• Experience in single cell experimental methods.
• Experience in epigenetics and epigenetic studies experimental tools.

Education and training

• The call is open to candidates of any nationality.
• Candidates must have obtained a University Degree in biomedical sciences
• Candidates must have an excellent academic record, previous research experience and a strong commitment for scientific research.

Languages
• You are proficient in English

Technical skills
• You have advanced MS Office skills
• You have skills on Molecular Biology procedures (quantitative PCR, cell culture, NGS library preparation, etc.)
• You have skills on experimental methods development and improvement

Competences

• Highly developed organisational skills
• Ability to interact with others, both with colleagues within the group and from other groups inside and outside the CRG
• Good (academic) writing and presentation skills
• Imagination, Motivation, Curiosity, Pro-activity, Critical thinking

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Contract duration: 3 months
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: September 2023

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.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:
1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr Sílvia Pérez-Lluch & Roderic Guigo
2. A complete CV including contact details.
3. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Sílvia Pérez-Lluch & Roderic Guigo and be submitted online on the CRG Career site - http://www.crg.eu/en/content/careers/job-opportunities

Selection Process

₋ Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based.

₋ Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.

₋ Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 04/08/2023.

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