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PhD Opportunities in Biology in Turkey
Phd Positions in biology in turkey
3 positions foundnewest posted
The open PhD positions in biology in Turkey listed here are at Sabanci University.
Onur Hastürk
Sabanci University
Turkey
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6 days ago
SU SilkLab at Sabanci University is announcing two PhD student openings and one postdoctoral researcher position in a TÜBİTAK 2232-B-funded project. The project focuses on development of transgenic silkworm strains and novel silkworm-derived cell lines for spider silk biosynthesis . Research directions include genetic engineering, transgenic silkworm technology, silkworm cell culture, and recombinant production of spider silk proteins using innovative biosynthetic platforms. This opportunity is ...
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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6 days ago
Ogün Adebali
Sabanci University
Turkey
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4 weeks ago
Ogün Adebali’s Adebali Lab at Sabancı University is hiring for two research openings in bioinformatics and computational biology . Open positions: a 3-year postdoc and a PhD student . Research areas: phylogenetics, sequence analysis, profile-HMM, machine learning for biological data, evolution, and protein function. Postdoc profile: experience in phylogenetics, sequence analysis, profile-HMM, ML for biological data, and programming in Python/R. PhD profile: bioinformatics background, basic progr...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
+7 more
4 weeks ago
Ogün Adebali
Sabanci University
Turkey
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1 month ago
Sabancı University in Istanbul is hiring for two research openings in a funded project at the intersection of evolutionary biology , computational biology , bioinformatics , computational protein analysis , and machine learning . The group led by Ogün Adebali (Associate Professor) is looking for an enthusiastic PhD student and a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the team. The research direction includes evolutionary genomics, phylogenetic inference, ancestral reconstruction, gene duplication/loss ...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
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1 month ago
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Technical University of Munich
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Germany
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3 weeks ago
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A PhD position is available at the Professorship of Exercise, Nutrition, and Health at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. The project focuses on nutrition and metabolism, with a specialization in multimodal imaging of thermogenic activity in brown adipose tissue in response to a high-protein diet. The PhD student will work with Prof. Dr. Karsten Köhler. Key responsibilities include coordinating and conducting a human intervention study at the Munich study site, performing physiological...
Metabolism
Biology
Nutrition
+4 more
3 weeks ago
Living costs in Turkey
Estimated costs in Turkey.
MonthlyYearly | Turkey |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ₺56.1k $1,650/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | ₺183.6k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | ₺16.3k $480/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | ₺12.2k $360/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associated Professor (permanent position)/ Profesor Contratado Doctor Permanente
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Virology
Microbiology
Genetic Epidemiology
Mouse Genetics
Host-pathogen Interaction
V-ce Head
Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego Państwowy Zakład Higieny-Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Poland
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Hiv
Immunization
Pandemic Preparedness
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
University of Western Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Horticulture
Greenhouse Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Plant Biology
Agriculture
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University of Oxford
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Entomology
Zoology
Next-generation Sequencing
Bioinformatics
Genomic
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Zoology
Entomology
Mitochondrial Biology
Lepidoptera
Biology
Natural History Museum
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Zoology
Bioinformatic
Genomic
Genome Sequencing
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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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It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.