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Casper Schalkwijk

12 months ago

PhD Candidate in Cardiovascular Aging: The Methylglyoxal Pathway in Cardiac Function and Metabolism Maastricht University in Netherlands

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PhD

Field of study

Metabolism

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Available

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Expired

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Netherlands

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University of Maastricht

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Keywords

Metabolism
Pharmacology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Nutrition
Health Science
Obesity
Aging
Mitochondrial Biology
Cardiac Imaging
Metabolic Biology
Glucose Metabolism
Type 2 Diabetes
Mouse Model
Hospital Pharmacy
Bioanalysis
Metabolomic

About this position

This PhD position at Maastricht University focuses on understanding how the reactive metabolite methylglyoxal (MGO) influences cardiovascular aging and cardiac metabolism. Hosted at the Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), one of Europe’s leading cardiovascular research centers, the project bridges metabolism, aging biology, and cardiovascular medicine in a collaborative, translational research environment. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team from the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, supervised by Prof.

Casper Schalkwijk, Dr. Philippe Vangrieken, and Dr. Miranda Nabben.

Research activities include designing and performing in vivo cardiac imaging and metabolic assessments, conducting ex vivo analyses of myocardial metabolism, executing in vitro studies in cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells, profiling dicarbonyls and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in biological samples using UPLC–MS/MS, and managing mouse models of obesity, diabetes, and aging. The project aims to clarify how dicarbonyl and AGE stress contribute to age-related changes in cardiac structure and metabolism, and to identify nutritional or pharmacological strategies to protect cardiac function. The position offers opportunities to publish results, present at international conferences, and contribute to teaching.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, hands-on experience in biomedical or cardiovascular research, technical skills in metabolic assays and imaging, and proficiency with quantitative data analysis and statistical tools. The university provides a supportive, international environment with a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities. The application deadline is 17 November 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of background, as Maastricht University values diversity and inclusion.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with experimental work in biomedical or cardiovascular research is required. Familiarity with metabolic assays and imaging techniques such as echocardiography or tracer-based studies is expected. Candidates should be able to work with quantitative data and statistical tools (e.g. R, Python, GraphPad), and be motivated to learn mass spectrometry-based metabolomics (UPLC–MS/MS). Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written, are necessary. Applicants must be able to work safely in the lab and comply with institutional and Dutch research regulations. Collaborative and ethical working style is essential.

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Professor at Maastricht University

University Name
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Netherlands

Research Interests

Pharmacology

Hospital Pharmacy

Glucose Metabolism

Health Science

Aging

Dr. at Maastricht University

University Name
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Netherlands

Research Interests

Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacology

Metabolism

Biology

Obesity

Assistant Professor

University Name
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Netherlands

Research Interests

Pharmacology

Hospital Pharmacy

Biology

Type 2 Diabetes

Glucose Metabolism