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PhD Opportunities in Evolutionary Biology in Switzerland
Phd Position in evolutionary biology in switzerland
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The open PhD position in evolutionary biology in Switzerland listed here is at University of Neuchâtel.
University of Neuchâtel
Switzerland
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3 months ago
PhD Student Position at the University of Neuchâtel (UNINE), Switzerland , in the Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics with Prof. Daniel Croll . The project focuses on evolutionary genomics and fungal biology , with research directions including: genomic basis of rapid adaptation to host plants, climate and agrochemicals; tracking transposable element expansion dynamics; causes and consequences of fungal genome plasticity; and recapitulating evolutionary processes using DNA language models / LLMs...
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Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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