This project is about - Advanced approaches to understanding biofilm-related infections in orthopaedic implants: from in vitro to in vivo models.
This PhD project aims to advance the understanding of biofilm-related infections in orthopaedic implants by developing and applying both in vitro and in vivo models. Implant-associated infections pose a serious threat to the success of medical devices, particularly in orthopaedics, where biofilms significantly reduce antibiotic efficacy and impair osseointegration. This PhD project, part of the SHIELD doctoral network (Strategies for Healing Implant-associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices), will contribute to developing translational strategies to combat these infections through collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
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 - Biomaterials with a focus on infection microbiology) at University of Gothenburg, Sweden/ DC2 - SHIELD Doctoral Network
Training and mobility:
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.
