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Evolutionary Biology Professors and Supervisors in Italy
Professors in evolutionary biology in italy
262 professors found
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Italy
Research Interests
Entomology
Zoology
Evolutionary Biology
Avian Biology
Molecular Evolution
Associate Professor
University of Bologna
Italy
Research Interests
Zoology
Marine Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Molluscan Biology
Environment and Resources University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy
Italy
Research Interests
Paleontology
Bioarchaeology
Paleobiogeography
Evolutionary Biology
Paleoanthropology
professor
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
Italy
Research Interests
Theology
Philosophy Of Mind
Philosophy
Evolutionary Biology
Metaphysic
Department of Biology University of Padova Padova Italy
Italy
Research Interests
Zoology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Predation Ecology
Fish Ecology
Dipartimento di Biologia Università degli Studi di Firenze Sesto Fiorentino Italia
Italy
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Zoology
Evolutionary Biology
Lepidopterology
Ecological Genetics
Scientific Institute Eugenio Medea
Italy
Research Interests
Virology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Molecular Phylogeny
Chief Research unit
University of Pisa
Italy
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Zoology
Herpetology
Molecular Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Full Professor
Università degli Studi di Torino
Italy
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Ecological Genetics
Molecular Ecology
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University of Edinburgh
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3 weeks ago
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PhD opportunity at the University of Edinburgh in Host Receptor Evolution as a Barrier to Viral Spillover , offered through the EASTBIO BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership . This project sits at the intersection of cell biology , genetics , molecular biology , and evolutionary analysis . The research aims to identify and characterise viral entry receptors and host factors that influence whether viruses can cross species barriers and cause zoonotic transmission. The student will focus on viruses ...
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Evolutionary Biology
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Living costs in Italy
Estimated costs in Italy.
MonthlyYearly | Italy |
|---|---|
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €138 $150/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | €3.3k $3,600/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €1.7k $1,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Professor
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Zoology
Evolutionary Biology
Ecological Genetics
Fish Ecology
Professor, Vice-Director
University of Montpellier
France
Research Interests
Paleontology
Bioarchaeology
Paleoanthropology
Micropaleontology
Paleoecology
Professor
University of Konstanz
Germany
Research Interests
Zoology
Marine Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Fish Ecology
Comparative Biology
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University of Padua
Italy
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1 week ago
🇮🇹 The University of Padua is accepting applications for its English-taught Master’s programme in Evolutionary Biology for the 2027–2028 academic year. This is a 2-year (120 ECTS) programme with a strong focus on evolutionary biology , biodiversity conservation , genetics , bioinformatics , molecular biology , animal behaviour , and climate change . The degree begins on 1 October 2027 and is taught in English. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years, or an equivalent q...
Molecular Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
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