The application is closed - Doctoral Candidate 1 - Gothenburg University, Sweden

This PhD project aims to optimise infection prophylaxis and management strategies in hip and knee arthroplasty through a combination of registry-based epidemiological studies, in vitro modelling of biofilm behaviour, and in vivo investigations of antibiotic pharmacokinetics and efficacy. The project is part of the SHIELD doctoral network; a European consortium focused on Strategies for Healing Implant-associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, SHIELD aims to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical application by addressing IAIs in orthopaedics, otology, and odontology.

The application is closed /Application Deadline: 24 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Stockholm)

Learn more about this position at EURAWESS: Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position in Medical Science - Orthopaedics with a focus on infection) at University of Gothenburg, Sweden / DC1 - SHIELD Doctoral Network

• More information at SHIELD's web page about Research Project 1 

Training and mobility:
Research secondments at SHIELD partner institutions:

• University Hospital Regensburg (Germany)
• Heraeus Medical (Germany)
• The University of Birmingham (United Kingdom)
• Participation in specialised training workshops and international conferences.
   

This PhD position is part of the European Doctoral Network “SHIELD” (Strategies for Healing Implant-associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices), led by the University of Gothenburg. 

SHIELD offers an exciting opportunity for 16 early-career researchers to contribute to transforming the management of infections associated with medical implants. Focused on addressing the challenges posed by implant-associated infections (IAIs), SHIELD aims to deepen our understanding of IAI mechanisms and develop innovative antibacterial biomaterials to improve patient outcomes.