Apply Now - Doctoral Candidate 16 - AO Research Institute Davos, Switzerland

This project aims to establish robust in vitro and in vivo models of chronic P. aeruginosa biofilm infections, with a focus on understanding biofilm resilience and evaluating combination therapies. Chronic infections caused by P. aeruginosa pose a significant challenge due to their antibiotic tolerance and immune evasion capabilities. The project will integrate microbiology, molecular biology, imaging, and host-pathogen interaction studies to inform therapeutic development.

APPLY HERE: AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Switzerland - Application Deadline: 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Zürich)

Learn more about this position at EURAXESS: Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position) at AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), Switzerland/ DC16 - SHIELD Doctoral Network

• More information at SHIELD's web page about Research Project 16

Training and mobility:

Research secondments at SHIELD partner institutions:

• University Hospital Regensburg (Germany)
• University College Cork (Ireland)
• 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.