Postdoctoral position in Rosaceae Genetics and Genomics at CRAG (Barcelona, Spain)

The Rosaceae Genetics and Genomics group at CRAG (Agrigenomics Research Center, http://www.cragenomica.es) is seeking to incorporate a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral scientist under the International “Severo Ochoa” Postdoctoral program. 

The Rosaceae Genetics and Genomics group, led by Dr. Pere Arús, is interested in different aspects of Rosaceae genome organization, variability and evolution that help elucidating the genetics of important agricultural characters and incorporating novel genes and innovative methods in commercial breeding programs. The research project will involve the use of molecular and genomics tools for the analysis of introgression of exotic genes into cultivated genomes, and the development of novel fast-track breeding methods for the recovery of top quality varieties with introgressed valuable genes. This will be done in peach as model for perennial species.

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is located at the UAB campus, near Barcelona, recently recognized “Severo Ochoa” Center of Excellence. CRAG currently hosts 200 members, including about 60 PhD students and 30 postdoctoral researchers. Research at CRAG encompasses basic science in plant development, physiology, metabolism and genetics; bioinformatics and genomics on plants and animals; and applied projects developed together with Agrotechnology and Breeding companies.

Application

Candidates with a high-quality research trajectory and competitive publication track record are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates are required to discuss the proposal with the principal investigator (mariajose.aranzana@irta.cat ) before February 27. (Application deadline is March 31, 2017)

See the attached file for more information on eligibility and application.

Maria José Aranzana Civit, PhD 
Marker-Assisted Breeding
IRTA
Consorci CSIC-IRTA-UAB (Centre de Recerca en Agrigenòmica) 
Campus UAB, Edifici CRAG 
Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallés)
08193  BARCELONA
 
Tel:  +34 935636600 ext 3316
Fax: +34 935636601

mariajose.aranzana@irta.es 
www.irta.cat
CENTRE DE RECERCA EN AGRIGENÒMICA