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Bioinformatics Professors and Supervisors in Spain
Professors in bioinformatics in spain
351 professors found
Assistant Professor
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Transcriptomic
Computational Biology
Bioinformatic
Associate Professor
Universidade da Coruña
Spain
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Biostatistics
Next-generation Sequencing
Bioinformatic
High Performance Computing
Associate Professor
Universidade da Coruña
Spain
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Next-generation Sequencing
High Performance Computing
High-throughput Experimentation
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computational Biology
Bioinformatic
Transcriptomic
Full Professor
Universidade da Coruña
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Next-generation Sequencing
Bioinformatic
High Performance Computing
Associate Professor (Profesor Titular)
Universidad de Granada
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Mirna
Rna Biology
Bioinformatic
Profesora Ayudante Doctora
Universidad de Valladolid
Spain
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Rna Splicing
Cancer Genetics
Head
Flomics Biotech
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Virology
Next-generation Sequencing
Transcriptomic
Rna Biology
CIMA University of Navarra
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Genomic
Next-generation Sequencing
Bioinformatic
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Popular positions
University of Huelva
Spain
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4 days ago
The University of Huelva is offering an FPI predoctoral research opportunity for candidates interested in biotechnology, biochemistry, and microalgae research. The doctoral project focuses on producing bioactive compounds from functional microalgae improved using new genomic techniques (NGT), together with research on extremophile microorganisms. The position provides training to carry out a doctoral thesis and research experience involving biotechnology and photosynthetic organisms. The selecte...
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Biology
+4 more
4 days ago
IRTA
Spain
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1 week ago
IRTA is offering a full-time PhD position within its Sustainability in Biosystems Program in Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona, Spain. The project focuses on biochar use for manure management and biogas optimization , with a strong applied research profile in environmental biotechnology, waste valorisation, and resource recovery. The doctoral project, titled “Exploring the application of biochar to improve manure management through biogas optimization, emission abatement and resource recovery” , inve...
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Biology
+6 more
1 week ago
Sergi Mas
University of Barcelona
Spain
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in Precision Psychiatry at the University of Barcelona (UB) and IDIBAPS. The newly funded FarmaPRED-OPTIM project is seeking highly motivated candidates for a PhD in Precision Medicine focused on improving prediction of antipsychotic treatment response in patients with first-episode psychosis. The research combines genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and machine learning to build clinical prediction models. Core topics include polygenic r...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biology
+11 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor
Universidad de Extremadura
Spain
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Learning Science
Metabolic Engineering
Chemical Biology
Assistant Professor
University of Oviedo
Spain
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant-microbe Interaction
Plant Propagation
Lecturer
University of Deusto
Spain
Research Interests
Business Analytics
Cloud Computing
Serverless Computing
Systems Engineering
Infrastructure Management
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Opportunities these professors hire for
Centre for Genomic Regulation
Just Landed
Spain
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2 days ago
Just Landed
The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications to its CRG International PhD Programme 2027. The call offers PhD research opportunities across internationally recognised laboratories working in genomics, molecular and cell biology, computational biology, RNA biology, epigenetics, cancer, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, microbiology and bioengineering. Projects include single-cell genomics and lineage tracing, genome regulation, chromatin and 3D genomics, RNA...
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
+17 more
2 days ago
IRB Barcelona
Spain
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5 days ago
IRB Barcelona is recruiting a Postdoctoral Bioinformatician Fellow to join the Biomedical Genomics Lab (BBGLab) led by Dr. Núria López-Bigas at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona). The position is centered on computational genomics, bioinformatics, machine learning, and AI-driven scientific discovery . The successful candidate will help co-develop an agentic AI system to support human-AI scientific collaboration and investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying tumorigene...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
+9 more
5 days ago
Centre for Genomic Regulation
Spain
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1 week ago
Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity in Bioinformatics and Precision Oncology at the Centre for Genomic Medicine . This project focuses on understanding why solid tumours are difficult to treat, particularly their molecular heterogeneity, complex microenvironments, and resistance to therapy. The research aims to identify tumour-driver-dependent pathways and vulnerabilities from genomic , transcriptomic , and other molecular datasets, validate computational targets in relevant solid tumour model...
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
+8 more
1 week ago
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