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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Developmental Biology Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in developmental biology in switzerland
124 professors found
Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Synaptic Biology
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Developmental Biology
Macrophage Biology
Tissue Biology
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Developmental Biology
Organoid Technology
Tissue Biology
Associate Professor
ETH-Bereich Hochschulen
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Fate
Morphogenesis
Tissue Biology
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Developmental Biology
Epigenetic
Cell Reprogramming
Professor
EPFL
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Zebrafish Biology
Cell Motility
Developmental Biology
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Developmental Biology
Elegans
Melatonin
University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Propagation
Developmental Biology
Full Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Zoology
Skin Biology
Coloration Biology
Microstructure Evolution
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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
Prof. assistant boursier ERC
Unil/FBM/DNF
Switzerland
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Neurobiology
Astrocyte Biology
Neuroscience
Neurochemistry
Professor of Neurobiology
Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Switzerland
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Epigenetic
Synaptic Biology
Transcriptional Biology
Prof
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Synaptic Biology
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Neurochemistry
Opportunities these professors hire for
EPFL
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New Today
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The Zenk Lab at EPFL’s NeuroNA Chair in Epigenomics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (EpiGN) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of single-cell genomics, machine learning, and developmental biology. The position focuses on integrating and analysing multi-modal single-cell datasets, including scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, scCUT&Tag, Hi-C, and proteomics, to study trajectory inference, regulatory dynamics, and cell fate decisions. A central aim is to u...
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
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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
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