Fully Funded PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine, Imaging, and Genetics at King's College London King's College London in United Kingdom

King's College London is offering a fully funded PhD position in the field of cardiovascular medicine, focusing on the project 'Epicardial Fat Deposition as a Multiscale Biomarker of Heart Failure.' This interdisciplinary research opportunity is based at the King’s BHF Centre of Research Excellence and is co-supervised by Joaquim Miguel Vieira, Pier-Giorgio Masci, and Kerrin Small. The project integrates cardiovascular medicine, advanced medical imaging, genetics, and computational biology to investigate epicardial fat as a novel biomarker for heart failure.

The PhD is offered through the EPSRC DLA Multiscale Medical Imaging King’s Doctoral Prize Programme and is co-funded by the King’s BHF-CRE. The research group is seeking ambitious candidates with strong computational skills and a keen interest in pushing the boundaries of cardiovascular research. The ideal applicant will have a background in cardiovascular medicine, imaging, genetics, or related disciplines. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment at one of the UK's leading research institutions.

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 30 January 2026. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the provided application link. This opportunity is ideal for those interested in medical science, biology, computer science, and interdisciplinary research related to heart failure and biomarker discovery.