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Computational Biology Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in computational biology in united states
1,683 professors found
Professor
University of Missouri Columbia
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Computational Biology
Structural Biology
Northeastern University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Computational Biology
Medical Diagnostics
Systems Biology
University of Washington
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Expression
Computational Biology
Protein Chemistry
George Mason University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Computational Biology
Professor
Michigan State University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biostatistics
Computational Biology
Molecular Epidemiology
Topology
Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Disordered Systems
Computational Biology
Associate professor
University of California, San Diego
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Computational Biology
Metabolic Biology
Metabolomic
University of Connecticut Health Center
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Computational Biology
Supramolecular Chemistry
In Silico Modeling
California Institute of Technology
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computational Biology
Biology
Model Organism
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Popular positions
North Carolina State University
United States
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1 week ago
Fully funded Master's and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao's Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in food science , microbiology , food safety , and related research areas. The post highlights both wet-lab and computational research experience, suggesting projects may involve experimental microbiology, data analysis, or a c...
Food Science
Microbiology
Agriculture
+6 more
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Aaron Leininger
Tulane University
United States
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1 month ago
Aaron Leininger, Assistant Professor at Tulane University, is recruiting PhD students to join his group in the Tulane School of Science and Engineering. The opening is in Environmental Microbiology , with research likely centered on microbial processes in environmental systems, microbial ecology, and related topics at the interface of biology and environmental science. This is a PhD opening starting in Spring or Summer 2027 . The post does not mention funding details, tuition coverage, stipend, ...
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Biology
+1 more
1 month ago
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
United States
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3 weeks ago
MS/PhD opening in Food Safety & Applied Microbiology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (St. Paul campus), in the Food Safety Innovation group led by Dr. Hanyu Chen . The group’s research themes include novel technologies for microbial control (light-based, gentle-thermal, and natural antimicrobials), AI-assisted food safety and quality , and cottage and specialty food safety . This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in food microbiology , food science , predictiv...
Data Science
Agriculture
Biotechnology
+5 more
3 weeks ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
University of Virginia
United States
Research Interests
Cardiology
Cell Biology
Murine Model
Anti-inflammatory Research
Nucleoside Chemistry
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Single-cell Analysis
Transcriptomic
Functional Genomics
Distinguished Professor & Wexler Chair in Information Technology
University of Chicago
United States
Research Interests
Computational Linguistics
Social Psychology
Network Analysis
Machine Learning
Graph Neural Networks
Opportunities these professors hire for
Indiana University Bloomington
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the laboratory of Dr. David Kehoe in the Department of Biology. The project investigates the DNA-binding activity of a new class of photoreceptors in marine Synechococcus , combining DNA/protein biochemistry with computational approaches. The research will determine the DNA-binding sites and light-color-regulated binding activities of two novel photoreceptors identified as master regulators of Type 4 Chro...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biology
+1 more
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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United States
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New Today
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This research opportunity at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in Kerrville, Texas focuses on the Asian longhorned tick ( Haemaphysalis longicornis ) and the poorly understood mechanisms of somatic sex differentiation in this invasive ectoparasite. The participant will work on a computational and molecular biology project aimed at integrating large datasets to predict gene interactions and uncover regulatory networks involved in sex determination. The project emp...
Computer Science
Biology
Gene Expression
+9 more
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
This postdoctoral fellowship is hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station in Miami, Florida. The project focuses on improving disease resistance in cacao ( Theobroma cacao ) by combining molecular plant pathology with computational biology and AI-enabled analysis. The research centers on understanding cacao defense mechanisms and identifying genetic and molecular factors that can strengthen resistance against pat...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
+13 more
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