MD-PhD Position in Cardiovascular Prevention (Doctoral Assistant)

The Preventive Cardiology Unit, headed by Prof. Dr. med. Baris Gencer , focuses on advancing cardiovasuclar prevention through large-scale clinical trials and cohorts with advanced phenotyping and data-driven approaches.

The Preventive Cardiology Research Unit offers a fully funded PhD position within SwissCardIA , starting on September 1st, 2026.

Contexte

Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of five Swiss university hospitals, and a leading institution in clinical care, medical research and academic training. The Cardiology Service at CHUV conducts patient-oriented research with direct clinical and public health impact, and offers a dynamic academic environment with strong methodological ecosystem and access to an extensive national and international research network.

This PhD position is embedded inSwissCardIA , a large, prospective, p...