The Department of Physiology at Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc) performs research in the areas of physiology, structure and function of the heart, skeletal muscle and blood vessels.
Our research groups use state-of-the-art physiological and imaging setups, animal models, stem cell-derived (3D) models, and human tissues to study structure/function relationships in different organs, focused on the pathophysiology and molecular basis of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. For more information, please visit the
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The department is embedded in the Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences (ACS) research institute of Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences and in the Amsterdam Heart Center (division 3). As a PhD student, you will therefore be part of the largest cardiovascular community in the Netherlands, including >1000 researchers and clinicians.
Working at Amsterdam UMC means working in an inspiring and professional environment in which developing one’s talents and skills is encouraged while developing solutions for health care challenges. We offer you ample opportunity for starting your career, additional training and a place to grow!
Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports non-profit scientific research. In doing so, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders offer support in the field of project management, finance and human resources. In medical scientific research projects, legal support is also provided.
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