Postdoc Researcher

Organisation/Company Centre de Recerca en Agrigenòmica Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 21 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 22 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

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.

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 responses to cold temperature in

woodland strawberry.

The tasks are included within the framework of the project EPICHILL (CNS “Unravelling the epigenome dynamics underlying plant responses to cold temperatures”.

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Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational requirements:

PhD in Plant Biology or related field.

Skills:

- A strong background in chromatin biology

- 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:

- Handling of strawberry plants - desirable

- Experience in ChIP-seq data analysis – desirable

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 including contact details 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 (2 pages maximum).