The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. 

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). 

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The role  

We are looking for a candidate for the implementation and testing of catalytic activities. The candidate should set up and run enzyme assays for several enzyme variant designs. These enzymes are designs produced by the AI models we train in the lab. The candidate should have experience in expressing, purifying and measuring the activity of enzymatic families. 

About the lab   

The candidate will join an interdisciplinary research group at the forefront of AI-driven protein design and engineering. The team is highly collaborative, integrating computational scientists, experimental biologists, and biotechnologists to push the boundaries of synthetic biology and protein engineering.

Whom would we like to hire?  

Professional experience  

Must Have

Experience in protein expression and purification 

Experience in enzymatic assays 

3-4 years of wet lab experience  

Motivation and willingness to learn in a highly paced research field 

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

The willingness to hear and learn about AI models

Experience working in high-throughput regimes

Education and training

A PhD in Biochemistry, Biocatalysis, Bioengineering or related field 

Languages

Good command of English

Technical skills

MS Office skills

Some knowledge about Linux 

Python knowledge is a plus (but not mandatory) 

Competences

Good command of English

Excellent organizational skills

Motivation and willingness to learn in a competitive, highly paced research field. 

The Offer – Working Conditions 

Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract (estimated until August 31st, 2026) 

Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. 

Target start date: As soon as possible 

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

 
All applications must include:

A motivation letter addressed to Dr Noelia Ferruz. 

A complete CV including contact details. 

Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr Noelia Ferruz and be submitted online through the "Apply" button below.

Selection Process  

Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. 

Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required. 

Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.  

Deadline: Please submit your application by 7/03/2025.

Proyecto PID2022-139006NA-I00 financiado por MICIU/ AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ y por FEDER, UE