The global orthopaedic PhD directory

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Every entry links to an institutional researcher, university, hospital or laboratory source.

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Portrait audit155/500155 official institutional portraits are currently published. The remaining 345 profiles use a clearly marked academic identity fallback until a usable official portrait is publicly available—never an AI-generated likeness.
Verified PhD vacancies

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University of Leeds · Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering · Leeds, United Kingdom

PhD Opportunity in Biomechanics of Hip Replacement Surgery and Peri-Prosthetic Fracture

A validated computational and experimental framework for predicting periprosthetic femoral fracture after total hip replacement, including CT-derived finite-element models, high-resolution imaging and fracture testing.

SupervisorProf. Sophie Williams and Prof. Ruth Wilcox
Hip replacementPeriprosthetic fractureFinite element analysisBiomechanicsMedical imaging
Deadline30 September 2026Verified 19 August 2026
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University of Leeds · Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering · Leeds, United Kingdom

PhD in Evaluating Hip-Replacement Biomechanics in Patients Living with Obesity

Patient-specific gait, imaging, musculoskeletal modelling, finite-element analysis and hip-simulator experiments to understand early mechanical failure after total hip replacement in patients with high BMI.

SupervisorProf. Ruth Wilcox and Prof. Sophie Williams
Hip replacementObesityGait analysisFinite element analysisBiomechanics
Deadline31 August 2026Verified 19 August 2026
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University of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

Molecular Engineering and 3D Printing of Scaffolds for Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis

Bone-scaffold engineering and laser-induced osteoblast and endothelial-cell responses for osteogenesis, angiogenesis and future bone-tissue-engineering translation.

SupervisorProf. Peter Giannoudis, Prof. Animesh Jha and Dr. Peter Watson
Bone regeneration3D printingScaffoldsOsteogenesisTissue engineering
DeadlineOngoing — explicitly stated by the University of LeedsVerified 19 August 2026
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University of Leeds · Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering · Leeds, United Kingdom

Enabling Stratification of Early-Stage Knee Interventions

Experimental and computational assessment of meniscus and cartilage interventions, including finite-element analysis, 3D image analysis and in-vitro biomechanical testing.

SupervisorDr. Marlène Mengoni, Dr. Alison Jones, Dr. Gavin Day and Prof. Ruth Wilcox
KneeCartilageMeniscusFinite element analysisBiomechanics
DeadlineOngoing — explicitly stated by the University of LeedsVerified 20 August 2026
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KU Leuven · Leuven, Belgium

PhD position – Biomechanics and Clinical Movement Analysis in Osteoarthritis

Human movement analysis, joint loading and cartilage health in knee osteoarthritis within the ERC-funded OA-CONNECT project.

SupervisorProf. Ilse Jonkers
OsteoarthritisBiomechanicsMovement analysisMedical imaging
Deadline15 August 2026, 23:59 CESTVerified 13 August 2026
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Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin · Berlin, Germany

PhD position – Dyn3M biomechanical movement analysis

Marker-based 3D movement analysis and EMG in people with chronic back pain within the DFG-funded Dyn3M research group.

SupervisorNot stated in the official call
Movement analysisBiomechanicsSpineChronic back pain
Deadline14 August 2026Verified 13 August 2026
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Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) · Eindhoven, Netherlands

PhD on Computational Growth and Remodeling of Cartilage Microtissues

Computational growth-and-remodelling models for cartilage microtissues, matrix architecture and mechanically guided tissue engineering.

SupervisorDr. Sebastien Callens, Prof. Keita Ito and Dr. Sandra Loerakker
CartilageComputational modellingMechanobiologyTissue engineering
Deadline16 September 2026, 23:59 CESTVerified 13 August 2026
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ETH Zurich · Zurich, Switzerland

Doctoral Position on Viscoelastic Hydrogels for 3D Mechanobiology and Tissue Repair

Dynamic covalent hydrogels as tunable extracellular-matrix mimics for 3D mechanobiology, including articular-cartilage maturation.

SupervisorProf. Mark W. Tibbitt
HydrogelsMechanobiologyCartilageBiomaterials
DeadlineNot stated in the official callVerified 13 August 2026
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom

Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

Synchrotron tomography, digital volume correlation and computational modelling of osteochondral structure and mechanics in osteoarthritis.

SupervisorProf. Peter D. Lee
OsteoarthritisMultiscale imagingBiomechanicsComputational modelling
DeadlineOngoing — explicitly stated by UCLVerified 13 August 2026
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Leeds Beckett University · Leeds, United Kingdom

Funded PhD Studentship with Hawk-Eye Innovations

Video tracking, computer vision and applied biomechanics to identify injury mechanisms and improve athlete welfare and performance in elite sport.

SupervisorProf. Ben Jones, Dr. James Tooby and Dr. Thomas Sawczuk; Jordon Gale (Hawk-Eye Innovations)
Sports injuryBiomechanicsMovement analysisComputer vision
Deadline17 August 2026, 23:59 BSTVerified 13 August 2026
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Funding is attached to the vacancy or doctoral arrangement—not automatically to a supervisor profile. These country guides show where to verify the current terms.

GermanyEmployment contract, scholarship or external doctorate

Funded university PhDs commonly advertise an employment contract. Check the working-time percentage, pay scale and duration in the vacancy; external medical doctorates may be unpaid.

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NetherlandsUsually a salaried employee position

Most Dutch PhD candidates have an employment contract. External candidates are different: salary, faculty fees and research costs depend on the written arrangement.

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No fully online PhD has been verified in this batch.“External” usually means research is based at your employer or home institution, with formal supervision, training and some in-person attendance still required.
Recruitment status policy“Projects available” is used only when an official project or vacancy source supports it. A profile listing alone never means the supervisor is recruiting. Directory coverage reviewed 20 August 2026.
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Dr. Erin Donohoe

Clinical Instructor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Orthopaedic Trauma & Regional Fracture CareClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Dr. James Dunwoody

Clinical Assistant Professor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Complex Fractures & Trauma OutcomesClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Dr. Colby Finney

Clinical Instructor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Extremity Trauma & Fracture CareClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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Published profile portrait of Prof. Pierre Guy
UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Prof. Pierre Guy

Professor and Head · Division of Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactOfficial portraitResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Hip, Pelvis & Acetabular Fracture ResearchClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Dr. Philip Hache

Clinical Instructor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Major Trauma & Extremity ReconstructionClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Assoc. Prof. Michael Lemke

Clinical Associate Professor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Fracture Fixation & Trauma ReconstructionClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Assoc. Prof. Dean Malish

Clinical Associate Professor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Regional Trauma Systems & Fracture CareClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Prof. Bertrand Perey

Clinical Professor · Trauma and Upper Extremity

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Upper-Extremity Trauma & ReconstructionClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
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Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Dr. Jeffrey Poon

Clinical Instructor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Extremity Fractures & Trauma OutcomesClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
Quick factsformat · fees · language ↓
Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding
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JPOfficial portrait not publicly listed
UBC orthopaedic trauma faculty

Dr. Jeffrey Potter

Clinical Assistant Professor · Orthopaedic Trauma

Institution confirmedOfficial routing contactResearch evidence
University of British Columbia · Division of Orthopaedic TraumaVancouver, Canada
Polytrauma, Pelvic Trauma & Fellowship ResearchClinical outcomesTrauma reconstruction
Quick factsformat · fees · language ↓
Official department / programme emailorthopaedics.communications@ubc.caUBC Department of Orthopaedics. The draft asks the team to route your enquiry.
QS World University Rankings 2027See current QS profileUniversity of British Columbia
Study formatPrimarily full-time, laboratory-based researchBiomechanics, imaging and biosensing projects require regular access to UBC laboratories and clinical collaborators.Tuition & university feesProgramme tuition + supervisor funding packageUBC doctoral tuition and minimum funding depend on the admitting graduate programme; confirm Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering before applying.Language requirementEnglish proficiency · admitting programme thresholdThe exact test, minimum score and waiver rules follow the UBC graduate programme that registers the PhD.
Research evidenceAcademic trauma appointment verified; formal PhD eligibility must be confirmedReviewed 13 August 2026. Formal PhD eligibility and current capacity should be reconfirmed unless explicitly stated.
Doctoral pathwayUBC doctoral or graduate-research route · listed by the official Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; ask the department to confirm an eligible supervisor, project and funding

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