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Computational Biology Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in computational biology in switzerland
99 professors found
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Conservation Biology
Molecular Phylogeny
Evolutionary Biology
Comparative Genomics
Has grant
Head of Training
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Bioinformatic
Computational Biology
Biology
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatic
Chemical Biology
Assistant Professor
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Immunology
Cell Biology
Antibodies
Protein Engineering
T Cell Biology
Professor
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Protein Expression
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cell Analysis
Transcriptomic
Computational Biology
University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Metabolic Biology
Metabolomic
Metabolic Pathways
Full Professor
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Systems Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Electrophysiology
Neuroprotection
Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Bioinformatic
Computational Biology
Genomic
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Dagmar Iber
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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4 weeks ago
ETH Zurich is advertising 2 PhD positions in digital twins of embryonic development at its Basel location. The openings are in computational biology and focus on two related research directions: mathematical modelling of biology , and computing for parameter estimation (including PINNs ) plus simulation environments . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in biology , mathematics , and computer science , especially those with experience or motivation in modelling developmental processes...
Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
+4 more
4 weeks ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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6 days ago
Opportunities at EPFL LSAM, Switzerland: The laboratory is inviting applications for Master’s theses, internships, and PhD opportunities in biomedical engineering and related medical research areas. International Master’s students can join 5–6-month research projects, provided the project forms part of the official curriculum at their home university. These opportunities include a stipend of CHF 1,600 per month . PhD applicants must be enrolled in an EPFL Doctoral Programme, such as EDCH or EDBB...
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Science
Internship
6 days ago
University of Basel
Switzerland
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1 month ago
Incoming faculty at the University of Basel is recruiting for a new Computational Cellular Dynamics Lab in the Department of Biomedicine and the Basel Research Centre for Child Health . The lab will focus on computational biology , machine learning , single-cell genomics , spatial genomics , and generative models to study how human tissues develop, mature, regenerate, and change in disease, with a strong emphasis on child health. The research program includes questions about cell-fate decision m...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
+6 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Immunology
Cell Biology
T Cell Biology
Cell Fate
Inflammatory Biology
Assistant Professor
Inselspital Universitätsspital Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Pediatric Nutrition
Immunology
Gut Microbiota
Mucosal Biology
Intestinal Biology
Has grant
Prof.
Kantonsspital St. Gallen
Switzerland
Research Interests
Immunology
Pharmacotherapy
Lung Disease
Respiratory Medicine
Cancer Biology
Opportunities these professors hire for
Maria Brbic
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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1 week ago
Maria Brbic’s lab at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is advertising several postdoc positions in an exciting interdisciplinary area at the intersection of AI and biology . The research themes mentioned include foundation models for single-cell biology , spatial biology , multimodal AI , and AI agents for scientific discovery . This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in computational biology, machine learning, and data-driven biological discovery. The post does not spec...
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
+5 more
1 week ago
Christoph Schwörer
University of Bern
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Position in Bioinformatics and Plant Paleogenomics at the University of Bern , Switzerland. This two-year, fixed-term postdoctoral opening is hosted at the Institute of Plant Sciences and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research within the SNSF Consolidator grant project ARIaDNA . The project focuses on bioinformatics , plant paleogenomics , ancient DNA , paleoecology , population genetics , and vegetation modelling . ARIaDNA aims to reconstruct how key European tree species ...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
+11 more
2 weeks ago
Matthias Erb
University of Bern
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
Postdoc in Digital Plant Phenotyping at the University of Bern, Switzerland. The Institute of Plant Sciences, Research Section Biotic Interactions, is recruiting for an 80–100% postdoctoral position in the Plant 3D Reconstruction project. The project combines plant science , computational biology , computer vision , chemical ecology , and statistics . You will work with the Biotic Interactions Group (Prof. Matthias Erb) and the Computer Vision Group (Prof. Paolo Favaro) to grow plants, collect i...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
+7 more
3 weeks ago
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