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Epigenetics Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in epigenetics in germany
547 professors found
Prof. of Biochemistry
University of Stuttgart
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Epigenetic
Dna Methylation
Genome Engineering
Director Epigenetics Core Laboratory/ Professor Dr.
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Medizinische Fakultät
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Epigenetic
Dna Methylation
Professor
University of Giessen
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chromatin Biology
Epigenetic
Chromosomal Biology
Professor
University of Potsdam
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Epigenetic
Heat Acclimation
Professor
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Epigenetic
Histone Biology
Neuroplasticity
Central Institute of Mental Health
Germany
Research Interests
Psychiatry
Biostatistics
Neurogenetics
Epigenetic
Genome-wide Association
Universität Hamburg
Germany
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Marine Biology
Epigenetic
Ecological Genetics
Evolutionary Biology
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Epigenetic
Stem Cell Biology
Dna Methylation
University of Stuttgart
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Epigenetic
Histone Biology
Fluorescence Imaging
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Popular positions
Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine
Italy
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2 weeks ago
RAREFIND is opening its second call for an International PhD Programme in Advanced Gene & Cell Therapy , coordinated by Fondazione Telethon and hosted at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Pozzuoli/Naples, Italy . This is a fully funded PhD fellowship opportunity for candidates interested in genetic diseases , gene discovery , gene therapy , and cell therapy . The programme is designed for students who want to move from fundamental discovery toward therapeutic application...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Medicine
+6 more
2 weeks ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Head of Department / Full Professor
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Biozentrum
Germany
Research Interests
Zoology
Cell Biology
Homologous Recombination
Chromosomal Biology
Evolutionary Biology
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Cell Biology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Synaptic Biology
Behavioral Genetics
Medical Faculty Mannheim Central Institute of Mental Health Heidelberg University Mannheim Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Cell Biology
Astrocyte Biology
Synaptic Biology
Cell Fate
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Cologne
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) at the University of Cologne offers a structured doctoral programme in the highly interdisciplinary field of ageing biology. It is run in cooperation with the CECAD Cluster of Excellence, University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is designed to train a new generation of biomedical scientists focused on the basic biology of ageing and on trans...
Metabolism
Immunology
Biochemistry
+9 more
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin
Just Landed
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a 2027 start at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin in Berlin, Germany. This interdisciplinary PhD program sits at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. It is designed for graduates with backgrounds in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics, or closely related areas, and offers a...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
+11 more
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Germany
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2 weeks ago
The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a start in 2027. This PhD programme is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin, offering interdisciplinary training at the interface of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. Students will work in areas spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, algorithms, artif...
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
+14 more
2 weeks ago
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