The application is closed - Doctoral Candidate 15 - University of Oslo, 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.

The application is closed / Application deadline: 7th Oct 2025  

Learn more about the position at EURAWESS: Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position in medical science) at the University of Oslo, Norway / DC15 - SHIELD Doctoral Network

• More information at SHIELD's web page about Research Project 15 

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.