PhD: Metabolic Modulation in Mechanical Circulatory Support

KU Leuven • Leuven, Flanders • Posted July 14, 2026

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:

  • A master degree in medicine with strong interest in cardiac intensive care, mechanical circulatory support and clinical as well as translational research.
  • A strong academic track record from bachelor throughout master.
  • High intrinsic motivation and strong scientific curiosity.
  • Motivation to work with critically ill patients and complex clinical monitoring data.
  • Willingness to participate in large-animal preclinical experiments.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of Dutch is considered an asset.
  • The ability to work accurately, independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience in echocardiography is a strong advantage. Prior exposure to intensive care, cardiology or cardiac anesthesia is considered an asset.
  • Patients requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) represent ...