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 (https://www.cragenomica.es/sites/default/files/2022-07/crag-summary-2020-2021_0.pdf ).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a Postdoc Researcher to be part of the group Epigenetics and Plant Development.

We are looking for a highly talented and creative new team member with a strong interest in epigenetics and plant development. The postdoctoral scientist is expected to conduct innovative research to investigate the epigenome dynamics underlying Arabidopsis thaliana seed germination and early seedling development.

The candidate will be in charge of generation of (1) ChIP-seq, RNA-seq and ATAC-seq data, (2) CRISPR-edited plants, and (3) integrative data analyses.

The tasks are included within the framework of the project EPIC_SEED “Uncovering the epigenetic mechanisms driving the seed-to-seedling transition in plants”

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements: PhD in Plant Biology or related field.

Skills:

- A strong background in chromatin biology in plants

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Fluency in spoken and written English

- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

- Demonstrable scientific success in previous roles

Experience:

- Prior experience in ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq - essential

- Handling of Arabidopsis plants – essential

- CRISPR methodology - essential

- Experience in bioinformatics – desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: 1.5 years

Hours/week: 37.5 hours

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:

Please submit all the application through CRAG website: https://recruitment.cragenomica.es/

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 (include contact information of at least two references)

- 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).

Deadline: 31/01/2026

Start date: 1st February 2026.