PHD POSITION

PhD Candidate EPIC Project

Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · 4 days left

Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Field: Life sciences and medicine
Type: PhD position
Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 · 4 days left

About this position

Project overview Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major healthcare challenge. Prosthetic joint infections, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis , are difficult to treat because these bacteria form biofilms that protect them from antibiotics and host defenses. Within the NWO-funded EPIC (Endolysin-based Protective Implant nanoCarriers) consortium, ACTA, the University of Twente, Micreos, LipoCoat, and clinical partners are developing innovative endolysin-loaded nanocarriers to prevent and treat implant-associated infections. We seek a highly motivated PhD cand

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Applications close on 16 Nov 2026 (4 days from today). Apply on the official page; PhD Atlas does not collect applications.

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