Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Epigenetics in United States
Phd Positions in epigenetics in united states
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in epigenetics in the United States include University of Southern California and Oklahoma State University.
University of Southern California
United States
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4 weeks ago
Applications are open for the Computational Biology PhD program at the University of Southern California . This opportunity is centered on computational biology and related research areas including genomics , epigenetics , machine learning , artificial intelligence , systems biology , and population genetics . The post highlights USC’s long-running strength in computational biology and notes access to a large community of core and joint faculty working at the cutting edge of biology. The announc...
Computer Science
Population Genetics
Biology
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4 weeks ago
Samantha Bock
Oklahoma State University
United States
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2 months ago
The Bock Lab at Oklahoma State University is recruiting two graduate students for MS or PhD study beginning Fall 2027 in Integrative Biology . The lab combines ecology , developmental biology , and comparative genomics to study how diverse animal life histories emerge and evolve. Possible research directions include temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) in turtles, focusing on ecological, evolutionary, and genomic processes shaping thermal responses, and epigenomic drivers of aging and l...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
+9 more
2 months ago
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University of Kansas
United States
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4 months ago
Applications are open for two fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships at Kansas State University in the Department of Entomology , within the Kim Eco Lab . These opportunities are available at the MSc or PhD level and are designed for students interested in insect ecology , pollinator research , conservation biology , agroecology , regenerative agriculture , GIS , and species distribution modeling . Project 1 focuses on land management and climate effects on insect pollinators in grassland...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+8 more
4 months ago
Dora W.
University of New Hampshire
United States
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1 month ago
Ph.D. student opportunity for Fall 2027 at the University of New Hampshire in the research program of an Assistant Professor working on plant molecular biology and tomato fruit biology . The project uses tomato as a model crop to study fruit softening , fruit development , abiotic stress responses , and the molecular mechanisms that control fruit quality and stress resistance . Preferred preparation includes experience in plant molecular biology , plant transformation / transgenic technology , m...
Biochemistry
Agriculture
Biology
+5 more
1 month ago
Georgetown University
United States
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3 weeks ago
Georgetown University’s Brinsmade lab is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027 in the PhD Program in Biology. The post highlights research interests in host-pathogen interactions and bacterial physiology , making this a strong fit for students interested in microbiology, infection biology, and related areas of biological research. The opportunity is based in Washington, DC , with the NIH and NSF nearby, and is associated with the Brinsmade lab and the Department/PhD Program in Biology at Georget...
Microbiology
Biology
Medical Science
+2 more
3 weeks ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Cancer Research
Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins University
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Genomic
Transcriptomic
Dna Methylation
Associate Professor
Northwestern University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chromatin Biology
Molecular Biology
Dna Repair
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Iowa State University
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Epigenetic
Genomic
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Assistant Professor
Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Epigenetic
Cancer Biology
Genomic
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