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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Developmental Biology in Spain
Positions in developmental biology in spain
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in developmental biology in Spain include University of Barcelona, CSIC - Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo and Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa.
University of Barcelona
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Spain
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2 days ago
Just Landed
The Cañestro Lab at the University of Barcelona is hiring for a newly granted 2026–2030 project in evolutionary developmental biology (EvoDevo) and genomics. The project offers a 4-year PhD contract. Postdoctoral researchers are also welcome to express interest. Research themes associated with the lab include gene loss, chordate and tunicate biology, Oikopleura, heart development, and ocean health. Applicants should review the project and joining information on the lab website for details about ...
Biology
Developmental Biology
Genomic
2 days ago
Darío Lupiáñez
CSIC - Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo
Spain
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5 days ago
Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD, CSIC/UPO/JA) is accepting applications for a 4-year fully funded PhD position in 3D gene regulation in development and evolution. The opportunity is based in the laboratory of Research Group Leader Darío Lupiáñez, whose group is expanding. The research focuses on how three-dimensional genome organization and gene regulation shape developmental and evolutionary processes. Applicants with experimental backgrounds are welcome. The announcement states...
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
Developmental Biology
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5 days ago
Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Our lab at the Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CBM-CSIC-UAM) is seeking candidates for two research opportunities: a postdoctoral position under the Juan de la Cierva scheme and a predoctoral position under the FPU scheme. The project focuses on the interplay between cell proliferation and cell death , with particular interest in tumor formation and senescence . This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in biology , developmental biology , and cancer-related cell biology . Th...
Cancer Biology
Biology
Developmental Biology
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2 weeks ago
Cristian Cañestro
University of Barcelona
Spain
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3 months ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Barcelona in the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) and the Genetics Doctoral Programme. Cristian Cañestro’s lab is offering a 4-year FPI predoctoral contract linked to the project Gene loss impact: evolution of cardioparaxial-neuromesodermal development and genome scrambling in Oikopleura dioica as a case study (OikoLoss). The project asks how massive gene loss can shape evolutionary innovation, using the chordate Oikopleura dioica as a nat...
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
Ecology
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3 months ago
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Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
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