Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbial Biotechnology
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Job Summary
EURECAT
Eurecat is the second Research & Technology Organisation in Spain and one of the largest applied research and technology transfer organisation in Southern
Europe. It brings together the experience of more than 800 professionals who generate an annual turnover of 69 million euros and provides services to more than 2000 companies. Eurecat integrates advanced digital capabilities and experience in biotechnology industry and sustainability and collaborates with industry in RDI activities and projects offering advanced scientific and technological services and specialized knowledge to respond effectively to the technological needs of very different business sectors accelerating innovation reducing both risks and spendings on scientific and technological infrastructures. The technology center participates in more than 200 large national and international consortium projects of high strategic R&I has 230 patents and 10 spin-offs. Eurecat has eleven centers in Catalonia and presence in Madrid Malaga and Chile.
Job description
The Omics Sciences Unit at Eurecat is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Biotechnology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and optimizing genetic editing strategies in microorganisms of industrial relevance contributing to cuttingedge research and innovation.
You will be involved in national and international competitive projects focused on metabolic engineering synthetic biology and the development of improved microbial strains for applications in industrial bioprocesses bioeconomy and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement genetic editing strategies (CRISPR/Cas and other emerging tools) in bacteria fungi and yeasts.
- Conduct metabolic engineering approaches to enhance the production of high valueadded compounds.
- Develop and optimize gene expression systems.
- Perform phenotypic and molecular characterization of engineered strains.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts patents and project proposals.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (bioprocess engineering omics analysis modelling).
- Supervise and support PhD students and laboratory technicians.
We offer
- Incorporation into a leading technological research center.
- Participation in highimpact scientific and industrial projects.
- A multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible compensation (meal vouchers childcare health insurance public transport training and car leasing)
- Wellness platform
- Flexible schedule and summer intensive workday
- 27 days of annual vacation
- Remote work
- Training and development
Requirements
Education:
- PhD in Biotechnology Microbiology Molecular Biology or related fields.
Professional Background:
- Demonstrated experience in genetic editing of microorganisms.
- Strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques (cloning PCR sequencing transformation).
- Experience in the cultivation and handling of bacteria fungi and/or yeasts.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology.
- Knowledge in omics data analysis.
- Experience participating in European research projects (Horizon Europe etc.).
- Proven track record of relevant scientific publications.
- Experience in technology transfer or collaboration with industry partners.
Languages
Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish Catalan and English.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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