PhD fellowship: Improve Aortic Valve Disease Assessment Using Experimental and Computational Models

A 3-year PhD-fellowship is available at the Intervention Centre at Oslo University Hospital. This position is part of the Cardiovascular Digital Twin network, funded by the European Research Council’s MSCA program.

Project Description

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has transformed the treatment of aortic valve disease. This project aims to improve the assessment of aortic valve disease through the development of patient-specific experimental and computational models. The doctoral candidate will develop three-dimensional printed models of diseased aortic valves and play a central role in the further development and validation of a laboratory-based mock circulation platform.

The project involves:

• Investigating the accuracy and limitations of current echocardiographic methods.
• Combining controlled experimental studies with patient-specific valve geometries.
• Developing and validating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models, including fluid–structure interaction (FSI) simulations.
• Collaborating with cardiologists and clinical researchers to integrate experimental, computational, and clinical perspectives.

We offer

• Standard Norwegian PhD fellowship salary according to agreement with labour union.
• Professional development in a friendly and stimulating multi-disciplinary and international working environment.
• Attractive welfare arrangements.
• Planned research stays in London, Belgium, and with industry partners.