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 (http://biennialreport2018-2019.cragenomica.es/).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a PhD student to complete their doctoral thesis, focused on the study of the role of ELF3 in the regulation of thermomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana, through the analysis of its interactions with phyB and COP1, the functional characterization of ELF3 allelic variants, and the study of the molecular mechanisms involved in the temperature response.
- Define the interaction of the proteins ELF3, phyB and COP1, and functionally test allelic variants of ELF3 impaired in interaction with each of these proteins.
- Establish the role of ELF3 in coordinating thermomorphogenesis.
- Complete preliminary nuclear localization confocal studies, showing a differential interaction of the various alleles.
- Obtain pPIF4:LUC reporter lines in the elf3-8, cop1-6, and cop1-4 single and double mutant backgrounds.
Where to apply
E-mail: jobs@cragenomica.es
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational requirements: Degree in Biology or similar.
Experience: At least 2 years of research experience in Arabidopsis.
The following will be positively valued:
- Certifications for advanced courses in Bioinformatics.
- Experience in super-resolution confocal microscopy.
- Knowledge in bioinformatics and RNA-seq dataset studies.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced level of English.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills and user training abilities.
- Proactive and continuous improvement-oriented mindset.
- Ability to coordinate and work within a technical team.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica
Country: Spain
Contact
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Bellaterra
Website: http://www.cragenomica.es
Street: Campus UAB
Postal Code: 08193
E-Mail: nuria.jane@cragenomica.es
