BHF CRE interdisciplinary PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Sciences (Non-clinical)

Applications are invited for 3-year non-clinical PhD studentships based at Cambridge University.

The BHF Cambridge Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) is a world-leading Interdisciplinary Research Centre. Our overarching scientific objective is to advance understanding of pathobiology, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of cardiovascular disease, including implementation of new diagnostics/treatment, by applying our combined expertise in hypothesis-driven and assumption-free approaches. We achieve this through interdisciplinary capabilities in clinical, experimental, population and data sciences. The CRE research themes are:

• Mobilising and translating discoveries from multi-omic cohorts
• Targeting inflammation in cardiovascular disease
• Advanced therapeutics for cardiac repair and regeneration
• Cardiometabolic syndromes: Exposome and molecular mechanisms Linking Obesity, Diabetes, HFpEF, NAFLD, and NASH
• Applied Cardiovascular Health Research

PhD students will be jointly supervised two supervisors, with at least one being a CRE Theme Lead or Co-applicant. Applicants should explore current areas of CRE research and identify a potential supervisor from this list of all 21 CRE Theme leads and Co-applicants and where possible a second supervisor. Before applying, it is highly recommended that you contact a potential supervisor to discuss research interests and possible projects and for help to develop your research proposal. You should seek approval for your application from a potential supervisor who is a CRE Theme Lead or Co-applicant. Research proposals should either cross traditional research disciplines or involve two or more of the CRE themes listed above.

Applicants are expected to hold at least a first or upper second-class degree from a UK University or an equivalent standard from an overseas university in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. Please ensure you meet the University of Cambridge entrance requirements: see Entry requirements | Postgraduate Study

We invite applications from UK and non-UK students who meet the UK residency requirements. International students able to cover all additional costs of overseas tuition fees through scholarships or funding schemes will also be considered. The studentship provides an annual stipend of £19,919, a consumables/ other costs allowance and UK-level tuition fees.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dr Jane Sugars, Cardiovascular Centres Manager at jms80@cam.ac.uk.

How to apply:

To apply, submit the following documents to Dr Jane Sugars, Cardiovascular Centres Manager at jms80@cam.ac.uk via the above ‘Apply’ button.

• CV
• Statement of Interest: outline your suitability for the studentship, your motivation for pursuing in a PhD in this area, your background and your research interests
• One-page draft research proposal: include the names of at least one, preferably two potential supervisors, stating whether your proposal has their support.

Clearly indicate in your application that you are applying for the BHF CRE Interdisciplinary PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Sciences [RH44319]. Applicants must also be registered on the University's Postgraduate Applicant Portal, where you will need to provide two academic references, evidence of your qualifications and evidence of competency in English.

Interview and Selection process

The deadline for applications is January 16, 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on February 4, 2025 and notified of the outcome soon after.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please quote reference RH44319 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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