Applications are invited for a 100% full-time, 3-year PhD Research Fellowship position in dental implants, based at the Department of Biomaterials (BIOMAT) at the Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Oslo (UiO), Norway.
We are seeking a candidate interested in debridement and the management of infected dental implants.
The candidate will participate in in vivo experiments and clinical studies to evaluate different debridement tools for infected implants and subsequently analyse. Throughout the in vivo phase, you will develop a clinical protocol suitable for first-in-human pilot studies, integrating the insights gained from animal work with regulatory, ethical, and practical considerations.
We are seeking a motivated and competent candidate with an interest in periodontal health, implant, and biomaterial research. The candidate will join a highly active international research group comprising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers at BIOMAT. The candidate is expected to participate, often leading to valuable learning experiences and opportunities for co-authorship. The extent and type of involvement will be tailored to the candidate’s background and determined in consultation with the supervisory team.
APPLY HERE: Link to applikation at University of Oslo
Application deadline: 7th Oct 2025
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.
