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Plant Biology Professors and Supervisors in South Korea
Professors in plant biology in south korea
572 professors found
Kyungpook National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Pollen Biology
Plant Breeding
Kyungpook National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Chloroplast Biology
Phytohormones
Professor
Chungbuk National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Crispr/cas9
Plant Breeding
Professor
Seoul National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Chloroplast Biology
Phytohormones
Assistant Professor
Kookmin University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant-microbe Interaction
Plant Biochemistry
Associate Professor
Gyeongsang National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Plant-pathogen Interaction
Plant Immunity
Professor
Seoul National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Root Development
Plant-microbe Interaction
Chonnam National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Photosynthesis
Photobiology
kyung hee university yongin republic of korea
South Korea
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Carotenoid
Metabolic Biology
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Living costs in South Korea
Estimated costs in South Korea.
MonthlyYearly | South Korea |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | ₩638.4k $480/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | ₩718.2k $540/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | ₩798.0k $600/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ₩79.8k $60/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Sogang University
South Korea
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Plant Reproduction
Plant Immunity
Assistant Professor
Kyung Hee University - Global Campus
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Horticulture
Plant Biology
Phytohormones
Photosynthesis
Assistant Professor
Pusan National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Botany
Horticulture
Plant Physiology
Plant Biology
Phenology
Opportunities these professors hire for
Washington State University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
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The Institute of Biological Chemistry in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University is seeking a full-time Research Associate in Pullman, Washington. The position is centered on evaluating and certifying heat resilience in wheat, with a strong emphasis on reproductive-stage responses to heat stress. The successful candidate will contribute to a research program that combines greenhouse and field experimentation with advanced plant imaging and...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
+6 more
New Today
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
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Germany
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Posted Yesterday
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The International Max Planck Research School on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is offering seven fully funded PhD positions in computational and experimental plant sciences in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne in Germany. The graduate school investigates fundamental biological processes in plants and develops knowledge and materials that can support innovative plant breeding. Research projects span reproductive development, org...
Computer Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+10 more
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Washington State University
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United States
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Washington State University is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment at the Institute of Biological Chemistry in Pullman, Washington. The research specialty is evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat, with emphasis on plant stress biology and wheat reproductive development. The successful researcher will conduct greenhouse and field trials examining heat resilience during wheat reproductive stages; design, manufacture, and service port...
Agriculture
Plant Biology
Biology
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