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Cell Biology Professors and Supervisors in Spain
Professors in cell biology in spain
3,866 professors found
Genetics Professor
Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Genomic Instability
Chromatin Biology
Dna Repair
Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA)
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Immunology
Comparative Biology
Next-generation Sequencing
Cell Analysis
Full professor
Universidad de Zaragoza - Campus Río Ebro
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Mechanics
Cell Motility
Angiogenesis
Professor
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Spain
Research Interests
Botany
Cell Biology
Plant Biology
Cell Division
Plant Propagation
Universidad de Cantabria-CSIC
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Epigenetic
Chromosomal Biology
Professor
Universidad de Jaén
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Mirna
Rna Biology
Cardiac Pathology
Professor in Cell Biology
Universidad de Jaén
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cardiac Pathology
Mirna
Rna Biology
Full Professor
University of Seville. Spain
Spain
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Ribosome
Eukaryotic Biology
Liver Fibrosis
Universidad de Jaén
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Cardiology
Cardiac Pathology
Rna Biology
Regulatory Biology
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Popular positions
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
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2 days ago
Aida Rodríguez Nuevo
University of Barcelona
Spain
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in mitochondrial biology at the University of Barcelona The Mitochondrial Strategies for Healthspan Group at the University of Barcelona is recruiting a PhD candidate through the FPU 2026 fellowship . The project focuses on mitochondrial biology , cell biology , ageing , healthspan , and proteostasis , with an emphasis on understanding how mitochondria maintain cellular health over time and how mitochondrial resilience supports long-lived cellular models. This is a strong fit for...
Cell Biology
Biology
Aging
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idibaps
Spain
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1 month ago
IDIBAPS is advertising up to 5 fully funded PhD fellowships in biomedicine for young talented scientists. The opportunity is based at IDIBAPS in Barcelona, Spain , within the Campus Clínic ecosystem alongside Hospital Clínic Barcelona and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona. This PhD programme is aimed at candidates with a strong academic record and high motivation. The institute highlights access to more than 100 clinical and laboratory research groups, mo...
Biology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
+1 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
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Cancer Biology
Gastroenterology
Gastric Cancer
Professor of Microbiology
Universidad de Navarra
Spain
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biostatistics
Antimicrobial Research
Biofilm Formation
Bacterial Physiology
Profesor asociado en Ciencias de la Salud
Universidad de Salamanca
Spain
Research Interests
Immunology
Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Hematopoiesis
B Cell Biology
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
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
Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull
Spain
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1 week ago
IQS – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona is offering a postdoctoral position in protein design and synthetic biology for brain delivery within the ChemSynBio team at the Department of Bioengineering. The position is aimed at a motivated researcher with a strong background in life sciences and an interest in translational biomedical research at the interface of synthetic biology, chemical biology, and protein engineering. The research program focuses on two closely connected challenges in brain...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
+13 more
1 week ago
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