The DevoLeg Research Group at the Misión Biológica de Galicia (MBG-CSIC, Pontevedra, Spain) is seeking postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for a Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship to conduct research in legume genetics and functional genomics.
Our research focuses on the genetic mechanisms regulating meristem activity, plant architecture, and reproductive development in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). We have an extensive collection of EMS mutants exhibiting diverse developmental phenotypes, as well as our own reference genome.
The proposed research may combine phenotypic and genetic characterization, mapping-by-sequencing, candidate gene identification, and functional genomics approaches. We seek a researcher who can contribute their scientific expertise and help develop a competitive postdoctoral research proposal within this research area.
Call Requirements: PhD awarded between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026 (subject to applicable exceptions), and compliance with the AEI’s mobility and participation requirements.
Desired Candidate Profile: Experience in plant genetics, molecular biology, genomics, mutant analysis, genetic mapping, bioinformatics, or functional genomics. Scientific initiative, independence, and the ability to develop a research proposal will be highly valued.
RESEARCH GROUP TRACK RECORD
Spanish National Research Plan Projects (AEI/ERDF): BeanGrowth (PID2023-147984OB-I00; 2024–2027), Functional genomics and plant architecture; BeanFlow (PID2020-114115RB-I00; 2021–2024), Flowering genetics and adaptation.
Selected publications: Lebrón et al. (2026), Hortic. Res. (doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhag472); González et al. (2026), Hortic. Res. (doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhag021); González et al. (2021), Curr. Biol., (doi.org/101016/j.cub.2021.01.075).
More information about the research group and its publications: www.devoleg.es
Marta Santalla Ferradás · msantalla@mbg.csic.es Ana M. González · amgonzalez@mbg.csic.es
www.devoleg.es · Misión Biológica de Galicia (CSIC), Pontevedra, España