The University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for a PhD position in Cardiovascular Research at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine. Based at Akershus University Hospital, the position is offered within a leading international research environment and focuses on cardiac biomarker research, particularly cardiac troponins and cardio-oncology.
Applicants must hold a five-year master’s degree or equivalent, recognized by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo, and meet the admission requirements for the PhD program in Medicine and Health Sciences. A medical doctor (MD) degree is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong interest and prior academic experience in clinical cardiovascular biomarker research, preferably with experience or publications in cardiac troponin research.
The University of Oslo (UiO) is Norway’s oldest and highest-ranked university, renowned for its strong academic traditions and internationally recognized research. With a broad range of disciplines across medicine, science, humanities, law, and social sciences, UiO plays a key role in advancing knowledge and addressing global societal challenges. The university offers a dynamic, inclusive research environment with close links to leading hospitals, research centers, and international partners.
Founded in 1811, Universitetet i Oslo (University of Oslo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 208 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.