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Medical Science Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in medical science in united states
5,023 professors found
Assistant Professor
Columbia University
United States
Research Interests
Internal Medicine
Biostatistics
Medical Science
Personalized Medicine
Kidney Disease
Kennedy Family Professor
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
United States
Research Interests
Internal Medicine
Clinical Psychology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Pediatric
Assistant Professor
Yale University
United States
Research Interests
Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
Psychobiology
Professor and Director
University of Kansas Cancer Center
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Cancer Biology
Genomic
Assistant Professor
Ohio State University
United States
Research Interests
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Medical Science
Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Disease
Associate Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Psychiatry
Medical Science
Genome-wide Association
Schizophrenia
Columbia University
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Neurology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Gwas
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Columbia University
United States
Research Interests
Internal Medicine
Health Communication
Medical Science
Kidney Disease
Hemodialysis
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Rare Disease
Genomic
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Popular positions
American University
United States
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2 months ago
American University is recruiting the next cohort of PhD students in Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences . The program offers five fully funded fellowships each year for four years , including tuition and stipend . Applicants may apply with either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree , and the GRE is optional . This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in environmental science , public health , biomedical science , and climate science . The post advises prospective appl...
Environmental Science
Biology
Climate Science
+4 more
2 months ago
Iowa State University
Closing soon
United States
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3 days ago
Closing soon
Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Poultry Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology. The researcher will lead and support projects in poultry disease diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and pathogen surveillance. Work will include designing and conducting studies using real-time PCR, sequence typing, and next-generation sequencing to evaluate, develop, and improve diagnostic assays for poultry diseases. The position will inv...
Microbiology
Virology
Biology
+6 more
3 days ago
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
United States
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1 month ago
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is advertising a PhD fellowship in wildlife health through the Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS) PhD Program. The opportunity is tied to the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Graduate Fellowship and is intended for a DVM seeking a PhD student focused on wildlife health . The fellowship is awarded after the student completes the first year of the program and successfully matches with a wildlife health faculty mentor following laboratory ro...
Environmental Science
Biology
Veterinary Science
+3 more
1 month 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
University of Florida
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Pharmacotherapy
Oncology
Cancer Biology
Targeted Therapy
Assistant Professor
University of South Florida College of Public Health
United States
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Disease Transmission
Malaria Epidemiology
Molecular Epidemiology
Texas A&M University
United States
Research Interests
Microbiology
Virology
Gut Microbiota
Antibiotic Therapy
Antibiotic Resistance
Opportunities these professors hire for
Boston University
Just Landed
United States
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate for the Erdogan Lab in the Department of Translational Dental Medicine. Based at the Boston University Medical Campus, the NIH-funded laboratory investigates how neuro-immune responses and interactions shape pain, infection, and tissue repair in barrier tissues of the oral cavity. The research program operates at the interface of neurobiology, immunology, microbiology, oral biology, and translat...
Immunology
Microbiology
Biology
+7 more
Posted Yesterday
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Just Landed
United States
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Yarrow Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in spinal cord injury (SCI) and aging research . The fellow will contribute to the upcoming multisite TRT-SCI clinical trial and other VA- and DoD-funded studies focused on SCI. The fellowship is based through the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and the Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), within the Advanced Fellowship in Aging program. Research may be conducted at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Car...
Biology
Gerontology
Rehabilitation Science
+5 more
Posted Yesterday
U.S. Department of Energy
Just Landed
United States
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program offers recent and future doctoral degree recipients an opportunity to conduct research supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences mission. Postdoctoral fellows develop a proposed research project in collaboration with a suitable hosting facility and mentor. Research may address structural materials science and technology, plasma-facing components, plasma-material interactions, advancing confinem...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+5 more
Posted Yesterday
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Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.