cardiac microstructure PhD positions, programs, scholarships and fellowships

This PhD project at the University of Leicester aims to develop and apply machine learning techniques to diffusion MRI data for detecting subtle myocardial microstructural alterations in individuals with type 2 diabetes and early heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The student will optimise acquisition and post‑processing pipelines to quantify biomarkers such as mean diffusivity, fractional anisotropy, helix angle and secondary eigenvector angle, contributing to early risk stratification and personalised management of cardiometabolic patients.

The University of Leicester offers multiple fully funded PhD scholarships across diverse research themes, including cardiovascular sciences, lithium-ion battery recycling, nanoemulsions, cardiac imaging, transgender health, chronic kidney disease, distributed algorithms, and digital humanities. Funded by bodies such as the British Heart Foundation, China Scholarship Council, and EPSRC CDT, these interdisciplinary studentships provide world-class mentorship, training, and opportunities to collaborate with leading experts. Applicants join a vibrant research community dedicated to innovation and societal impact.

The University of Leicester School of Business offers a PhD fee waiver for full-time, on-campus students in Economics or Management for the 2026/27 academic year. Successful applicants receive tuition fee coverage at both UK and overseas rates, enabling research supervision by leading scholars in areas such as macroeconomics, corporate finance, marketing strategy, and supply chain management. Applications must be submitted by 30 June 2026 for a September 2026 start.

The University of Miami seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct research in cardiovascular biology, heart failure, and regenerative medicine at their Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute. The role involves independent research, molecular assays, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring under supervision.

This PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology focuses on uncovering universal mechanobiological gateways to cardiac regeneration by engineering cross‑species cardiac microtissue models. The candidate will quantify how mechanical and biochemical cues from the cellular microenvironment influence tissue response to injury, develop predictive hypotheses, and identify intervention strategies to steer repair toward regenerative outcomes. The project combines wet‑lab work, advanced imaging, and computational analysis within the Soft Tissue Engineering and Mechanobiology group.

This PhD position focuses on probing the methylome in cardiac remodelling during pathology and aging to discover biomarkers of health and understand transcriptional changes. The candidate will develop and apply advanced bioinformatics and computational epigenomics tools for single-cell DNA methylome analysis of human heart tissue, leveraging access to over 500 cardiac samples from the KU/UZ Leuven biobank and collaborators in Antwerp. The project aims to generate high-resolution methylome maps of cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and other cardiac cell types, enabling epigenetic age prediction, bulk tissue deconvolution, and integrative analyses linking cardiac and blood DNA methylomes to uncover minimally invasive biomarkers for cardiac health and disease progression.

This PhD project aims to characterize the effects of microstructure on flow kinematics within porous media using 3D optical visualization techniques. The research will investigate velocity distributions, transport processes, and pore clogging phenomena in model porous media with applications in soil stabilization and hydraulic structures.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work within the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, collaborating with investigators in the Heart Center to generate and analyze clinical data aimed at improving patient outcomes in cardiac health. Responsibilities include conducting clinical research under mentor supervision, participating in study design, IRB submissions, informed consent, data collection and analysis, abstract and manuscript preparation, and presenting findings as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position offers initial one-year appointment renewable up to three years based on funding, performance, and progress, with a starting salary of $61,008+ adjusted according to NIH level.

The successful candidate will join the Bone Metabolism research group at the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA) in Oviedo, Spain. The position involves hands-on work with laboratory animals, cell and tissue culture, and a wide range of histological and molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, reverse transcription, genotyping, conventional and real-time PCR, Western blot, proteomics, and immunohistochemistry. Research will focus on evaluating vascular calcification, vascular and cardiac fibrosis, and senescence processes. This is a full-time, temporary postdoctoral role requiring a PhD or equivalent in Biological Sciences or a related field. The appointment is for one position, with applications due by June 28, 2026.

This PhD position focuses on cardiac immunometabolism, investigating interferon signaling's role in cardiocrine signaling and cardiac fibrosis using transgenic mouse models, hiPS-derived cardiomyocytes, and computational multi-omics analysis. The successful candidate will join Dr. Manju Kumari’s DFG-funded team at Heidelberg University’s Department of Cardiology, gaining expertise in molecular biology, animal work, and data integration while contributing to a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

The position focuses on investigating the chemical, structural, and microstructural stability of chromium-doped uranium dioxide (Cr-doped UO₂) ceramics under irradiation damage. As part of the European CONNECT-NM 'Figaro' project, the successful candidate will synthesize high-quality Cr-doped UO₂ specimens, conduct radiation and mechanical ballistic tests, and apply microstructural and chemical analysis techniques from macro- to nano-scale. The role involves using state-of-the-art synchrotron and ion-irradiation facilities, collaborating with international partners in France and Finland, and disseminating results through conferences and peer-reviewed publications.

The Doctoral Researcher position at Aalto University focuses on fatigue modelling of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) structures. The researcher will investigate how WAAM-induced geometric and material imperfections affect fatigue strength, develop theoretical and numerical models validated by experiments, and contribute to international fatigue design guidelines. The role is fully funded, hybrid, and supervised by Professors Heikki Remes and Jani Romanoff within the EU FATDED project.