Dresden University of Technology
Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position in medical science) at Dresden Universi
Dresden University of Technology, Germantown, Ohio, United States
Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine at TUD
Organisation/Company Dresden University of Technology Department Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine at TUD Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 24 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101226717 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description DC14: Evaluation of hydrogel-based bacteriophage formulations to combat oral biofilms on metallic implant surfaces
Join the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network SHIELD (Strategies for Healing Implant-associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices) and contribute to cutting‑edge research aimed at combating implant‑associated infections.
Objectives:
This PhD project aims to develop innovative hydrogel‑based bacteriophage formulations to effectively combat oral biofilms on metallic implant surfaces in the future, thereby significantly improving the treatment of implant infections while maintaining implant integrity. Through a combination of microbiology, biomaterial science, and translational aspects, the doctoral candidate will evaluate bacteriophage formulations as an anti‑infective strategy with direct relevance to clinical applications in peri‑implantitis treatment.
Research activities include:
Development and characterization of injectable, phage‑loaded biomaterials based on (bio)polymers and bioactive glasses.
Isolation, maintenance, and antibacterial testing of bacteriophages against oral bacterial species.
Analysis of phage activity—both free and embedded in biomaterials—using in vitro biofilm models.
Training and mobility:
Research secondments at SHIELD partner institutions:
University Hospital Regensburg (Germany)
University of Oslo (Norway)
Industrial partner (tbd)
Participation in specialised training workshops and international conferences.
How to apply*
Website:
Formal applications must be submitted through this link:
Interested candidates should send an application containing the following documents in English (and, when necessary, a certified translation of official documents):
Motivation Letter (describingresearch career goals, skills, experience, andhighlighting the consistency between the candidate’s profile and the chosen DC position)
A complete Curriculum Vitae with references to past research and training experiences
Copies of Bachelor and Master’s certificates/diploma & academic transcripts
Two Reference Letters
Publications (if available)
Note: If you are applying for a different DC position within SHIELD Doctoral network, please follow the instructions provided by the hosting organization. These instructions can be found in the specific link associated with each DC position.
* The recruiting organization may decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the position.
Research Field: Medical sciences, Biological sciences
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, clinical sciences or similar providing access to PhD programs and should have experience with experimental research, particularly bacterial cultivation and microbiological analysis.
Applicants must have excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
Strong motivation and ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international team
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Research Field Biological sciences
Additional Information The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of
36 months (PhD student, regular full‑time employment contract), with an attractive salary plus allowances package according to the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie / Innovative Training Networks rules.
Eligibility criteria
Have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
Career Stage: Applicants must be within the first four years (full‑time equivalent) of their research careers at the date of recruitment. This is measured from the date they obtained the degree that formally entitles them to pursue a doctorate.
Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have resided or conducted their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host organization’s country for more than 12 months within the three years immediately preceding their recruitment.
Nationality: Researchers from any country are eligible, including those from non‑European countries.
For additional information about this DC position, please contact the scientist‑in‑charge/supervisor:
Some background material about host institution & research group can be found here:
This PhD position is part of the European Doctoral Network “ SHIELD ” (Strategies for Healing Implant‑associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices).
SHIELD
offers an exciting opportunity for 16 early‑career researchers to contribute to transforming the management of infections associated to 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.
Structured around three core scientific pillars— regenerative medicine ,
biomaterial science , and
translational research models —SHIELD supports research on therapeutic strategies, novel antimicrobial materials, and experimental models that bridge laboratory discoveries to clinical applications. The program emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration across
orthopaedics ,
otology , and
odontology , integrating basic research with preclinical and clinical studies.
SHIELD offers the opportunity to 16 talented doctoral candidates (DCs) to pursue a PhD within the Network at different universities and industrial companies from 26 institutions across 11 countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States).
Background information on all DC positions and the SHIELD Doctoral Network is available on:
SHIELD (Strategies for Healing Implant‑associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices) is a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101226717.
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Organisation/Company Dresden University of Technology Department Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine at TUD Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 24 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101226717 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description DC14: Evaluation of hydrogel-based bacteriophage formulations to combat oral biofilms on metallic implant surfaces
Join the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network SHIELD (Strategies for Healing Implant-associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices) and contribute to cutting‑edge research aimed at combating implant‑associated infections.
Objectives:
This PhD project aims to develop innovative hydrogel‑based bacteriophage formulations to effectively combat oral biofilms on metallic implant surfaces in the future, thereby significantly improving the treatment of implant infections while maintaining implant integrity. Through a combination of microbiology, biomaterial science, and translational aspects, the doctoral candidate will evaluate bacteriophage formulations as an anti‑infective strategy with direct relevance to clinical applications in peri‑implantitis treatment.
Research activities include:
Development and characterization of injectable, phage‑loaded biomaterials based on (bio)polymers and bioactive glasses.
Isolation, maintenance, and antibacterial testing of bacteriophages against oral bacterial species.
Analysis of phage activity—both free and embedded in biomaterials—using in vitro biofilm models.
Training and mobility:
Research secondments at SHIELD partner institutions:
University Hospital Regensburg (Germany)
University of Oslo (Norway)
Industrial partner (tbd)
Participation in specialised training workshops and international conferences.
How to apply*
Website:
Formal applications must be submitted through this link:
Interested candidates should send an application containing the following documents in English (and, when necessary, a certified translation of official documents):
Motivation Letter (describingresearch career goals, skills, experience, andhighlighting the consistency between the candidate’s profile and the chosen DC position)
A complete Curriculum Vitae with references to past research and training experiences
Copies of Bachelor and Master’s certificates/diploma & academic transcripts
Two Reference Letters
Publications (if available)
Note: If you are applying for a different DC position within SHIELD Doctoral network, please follow the instructions provided by the hosting organization. These instructions can be found in the specific link associated with each DC position.
* The recruiting organization may decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the position.
Research Field: Medical sciences, Biological sciences
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, clinical sciences or similar providing access to PhD programs and should have experience with experimental research, particularly bacterial cultivation and microbiological analysis.
Applicants must have excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
Strong motivation and ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international team
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Research Field Biological sciences
Additional Information The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of
36 months (PhD student, regular full‑time employment contract), with an attractive salary plus allowances package according to the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie / Innovative Training Networks rules.
Eligibility criteria
Have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
Career Stage: Applicants must be within the first four years (full‑time equivalent) of their research careers at the date of recruitment. This is measured from the date they obtained the degree that formally entitles them to pursue a doctorate.
Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have resided or conducted their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host organization’s country for more than 12 months within the three years immediately preceding their recruitment.
Nationality: Researchers from any country are eligible, including those from non‑European countries.
For additional information about this DC position, please contact the scientist‑in‑charge/supervisor:
Some background material about host institution & research group can be found here:
This PhD position is part of the European Doctoral Network “ SHIELD ” (Strategies for Healing Implant‑associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices).
SHIELD
offers an exciting opportunity for 16 early‑career researchers to contribute to transforming the management of infections associated to 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.
Structured around three core scientific pillars— regenerative medicine ,
biomaterial science , and
translational research models —SHIELD supports research on therapeutic strategies, novel antimicrobial materials, and experimental models that bridge laboratory discoveries to clinical applications. The program emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration across
orthopaedics ,
otology , and
odontology , integrating basic research with preclinical and clinical studies.
SHIELD offers the opportunity to 16 talented doctoral candidates (DCs) to pursue a PhD within the Network at different universities and industrial companies from 26 institutions across 11 countries (France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States).
Background information on all DC positions and the SHIELD Doctoral Network is available on:
SHIELD (Strategies for Healing Implant‑associated infections and Enhancing Longevity in Devices) is a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101226717.
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