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PhD Opportunity in Cardiac Metabolism and Epigenetics at University of Toulouse (MSCA COFUND BEST) University of Toulouse in France

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

PhD position under the MSCA COFUND BEST doctoral programme. The post indicates an international, collaborative doctoral project with mobility between Toulouse and Gothenburg; no stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the post.

Deadline

Nov 23, 2026

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France

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Université de Toulouse

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Metabolism
Physiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biology
Gene Expression
Heart Failure
Medical Science
Cardiovascular Biology
Epigenetic

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About this position

Call for a PhD opportunity in cardiac metabolism and epigenetics under the MSCA COFUND BEST doctoral programme.

The proposed project is hosted at the University of Toulouse – I2MC (Inserm UMR1297) and is supervised by Caroline Conte, in collaboration with Marion Laudette (University of Gothenburg, Sweden).

Research topic: Epigenetic mechanisms at the interface between metabolism and cardiac dysfunction. The project aims to understand how cardiac metabolism, epigenetic regulation, and gene expression contribute to the development of cardiac dysfunction.

Relevant backgrounds: molecular and cellular biology, physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, epigenetics, cardiovascular biology, or related fields.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent, must not already hold a PhD, and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in France during the 36 months before the deadline).

Funding/programme: MSCA COFUND BEST doctoral programme; the post describes an international research project with mobility between Toulouse and Gothenburg.

Deadline: 23 November 2026. Expected start: September 2027.

Interested candidates should review the project page and the BEST programme eligibility/application procedure, then apply directly through the BEST call.

Funding details

PhD position under the MSCA COFUND BEST doctoral programme. The post indicates an international, collaborative doctoral project with mobility between Toulouse and Gothenburg; no stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the post.

What's required

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and must not already hold a PhD. Suitable backgrounds include molecular and cellular biology, physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, epigenetics, cardiovascular biology, or related fields. MSCA mobility rule applies: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months during the 36 months before the deadline.

How to apply

Check the BEST programme eligibility criteria and the proposed PhD project details, then apply directly through the BEST programme application procedure. Review the project link and programme link before submitting. Ensure you meet the Master’s degree and MSCA mobility requirements.

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