Clinic for Dental Prosthetics and Biomedical Materials Science
11 research fellowships for PhD/MD candidates or Postdocs (f/d/m)
The DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio CRC/TRR 298 “Safety-Integrated and Infection-Reactive Implants” (SIIRI) awards
11 research fellowships for PhD/MD candidates or Postdocs
in either
dentistry or medicine
natural sciences, e.g. chemistry, biology and life sciences
engineering sciences, e.g. mechanical engineering, simulation and modelling
or data sciences
Within the SIIRI research network, fundamental mechanisms of implant complications across various medical disciplines are investigated to develop strategies for effective prevention. This is possible due to close transdisciplinary cooperation between dentists, medical doctors, natural, social and engineering scientists from seven universities/institutes (Hannover Medical School (MHH), Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), Hannover University for Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH), Technical University of Brauschweig (TUBs), the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI), University of Augsburg (UniA) and Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (JGU)). The focus is on developing detection and reaction systems that can recognize incipient biological or technical complications early, and prevent or treat them through appropriate measures. The developed systems will merge into a digital implant life cycle management, ultimately leading to a long-term increase in implant safety. Communication research contributes innovatively by examining doctor-patient communication and analyzing how acceptance and trust in new implant technologies can be promoted.
We offer
* Cutting-edge, highly interdisciplinary implant research and implant life cycle management, from basic research to clinical application, patient and science communication
* Structured 3-year PhD/1-year MD-program integrated in the Interdisciplinary Research Training Group (IRTG) “Implant Technologies”
* A modern, individual curriculum with defined milestones and overarching learning outcomes in accordance with the European framework for research careers.
* An interdisciplinary mentoring team supporting individual career paths (research, academic and industry).
We expect
* Transcript of excellent Master degree in one of the mentioned disciplines/candidates in medicine or dentistry.
* CV highlighting previous achievements.
* A convincing motivation letter explaining your scientific interests and career goals in the research network.
Please indicate your interest in at least one of our PhD/MD/Postdoc-projects. Follow this link for further information.
as soon as possible
You have any questions beforehand?
Dr. Katharina Nikutta
+49 (0) 511 532 1421
Apply now
Reference number 3703
Apply until: 15.02.2026
The MHH is certified as family-friendly university and stands for the promotion of women in the professional life. Applications of women are particularly welcome. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications are given preferential consideration.