EU-Funded Cardiology PhD: Echo & RHD Pathways

University of Cape Town; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 589 000 - 884 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is inviting applications for a PhD candidate in Medical Sciences focusing on clinically robust care pathways for rheumatic heart disease screening. Ideal candidates will have completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess foundational clinical competence in cardiovascular health. The position requires a solid background in hands-on echocardiography and community health engagement. The role includes substantial research responsibilities, with a gross mobility allowance of €710 per month plus additional family allowances if eligible.

Benefits

Mobility Allowance of €710 per month

Family Allowance of €660 per month if applicable

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree or equivalent in related fields, awarded with at least upper‑second‑class honours.
• Excellent English proficiency required.
• 4 to 10 years of research experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on care pathways embedding echocardiography for RHD screening.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects in low-resource settings.

Skills

Foundational clinical competence in cardiovascular health

Hands-on experience with handheld echocardiography

Experience engaging community health workers

Capability in human-centred design

Managing interdisciplinary collaborations

Education

Master’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics

Job description

A leading South African university is inviting applications for a PhD candidate in Medical Sciences focusing on clinically robust care pathways for rheumatic heart disease screening. Ideal candidates will have completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess foundational clinical competence in cardiovascular health. The position requires a solid background in hands-on echocardiography and community health engagement. The role includes substantial research responsibilities, with a gross mobility allowance of €710 per month plus additional family allowances if eligible.