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Ecology Professors and Supervisors in Spain
Professors in ecology in spain
1,952 professors found
University of the Basque Country
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Invasion Biology
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Botany
Forestry
Fire Ecology
Plant Ecology
Associate Professor
Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Functional Ecology
Pollination Biology
Seed Dispersal
Professor
University of Oviedo
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Botany
Field Biology
Plant Ecology
Seed Dispersal
Lecturer - Serra Húnter Fellow
University of Barcelona
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Climate Science
Boreal Ecology
Plant Ecology
Fire Ecology
Associated professor
University of Oviedo
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Fire Ecology
Remote Sensing
Landscape Ecology
Full Professor
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Avian Biology
Habitat Fragmentation
Biogeography
Departamento de Zooloxía Xenética e Antropoloxía Física Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Santi
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Landscape Ecology
Fire Ecology
Ecosystem Management
Profesor Ayudante Doctor/ Lecturer
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Migration Ecology
Trophic Ecology
Wildlife Biology
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University of Barcelona
Spain
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3 weeks ago
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PhD opportunity in Evolutionary Biology at the Universitat de Barcelona (IRBio-UB, Biodiversity Research Institute) in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain . The project, METACVERS , uses cave-associated spiders to study how climate change shapes biodiversity and to investigate caves as potential climate refuges . The research combines fieldwork , high-throughput sequencing , and bioinformatic analyses , making it a strong fit for students interested in evolutionary and biodiversity research with a compu...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
+9 more
3 weeks ago
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (CSIC)
Spain
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in social buffering and stress responses in wild birds at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (CSIC), Madrid, Spain . The project is based in the Social Evolution Unit and is supervised by Dr. Judith Morales , with co-supervision by Dr. Wendt Müller at the University of Antwerp, Belgium . This opening is a strong fit for applicants interested in animal behaviour , evolutionary biology , wild bird fieldwork , and the study of stress responses in natural population...
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
Psychology
+4 more
2 weeks ago
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Spain
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1 month ago
Open call for a PhD candidate for the Ramón Areces Predoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Toxicology / One Health at Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain . The project sits at the intersection of environmental science , biology , public health , and medical science , with research interests including toxicology , zebrafish , and endocrine disruption . The post is hosted by Monica Torres-Ruiz, who is recruiting a candidate for this predoctoral fellowship. Eligibility highlights:...
Environmental Science
Biology
Toxicology
+6 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
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Associate Professor
University of Tasmania
Australia
Research Interests
Oceanography
Climate Science
Climate Dynamics
Heat Stress
Polar Science
Tenure-track Assistant Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Climate Science
Botany
Drought Physiology
Plant Ecology
Plant Physiology
Prof.
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Soil Science
Crop Science
Soil Ecology
Plant-soil Interaction
Plant-microbe Interaction
Opportunities these professors hire for
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain
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4 days ago
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is offering a full-time postdoctoral researcher position within the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology. The post is associated with the ERC-funded Horizon Europe project TIME-LINES (Reference 101045309 / ERC CoG 2021-101045309) and is based at UAB in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain. The successful candidate will work in biology and environmental science, with a strong focus on biogeography and palaeoecological topics. The position is...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
+5 more
4 days ago
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)
Spain
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) for a candidate interested in joining the DRYLAND project. The project focuses on how drought affects soil biogeochemical cycles and mountain water quality . The selected PhD researcher will contribute to field sampling, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and ecosystem modelling, with the broader aim of improving understanding of ecosystem resilience to climate-induced water stress. This opportunity ...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
+5 more
1 week ago
University of Barcelona
Spain
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4 weeks ago
PhD Opportunity | InvAdapt Lab, University of Barcelona The InvAdapt Lab is seeking a candidate to join a predoctoral fellowship application and carry out a PhD thesis on potentially invasive terrestrial flatworms , including Obama nungara , Caenoplana coerulea , and Caenoplana variegata . The project uses an integrated approach spanning biology , ecology , and genomic analysis to understand what enables these species to establish and spread into new territories. This is a strong fit for applica...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
+3 more
4 weeks ago
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