Call for Expression of Interest for MSCA Postdoctoral fellowships at UNIGE – N. 26 Create a low cost and ecofriendly foot prosthesis

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Call for Expression of Interest for MSCA Postdoctoral fellowships at UNIGE – N. 26 Create a low cost and ecofriendly foot prosthesis

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Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management, and Transportation Engineering (DIME) Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoContact Information Organisation / Company TypeHigher Education Institution WebsiteEmail[email protected] State/ProvinceGenoa Postal Code16145 Streetvia alla Opera Pia 15DescriptionCall for Expression of Interest for a joint application under the upcoming Call for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025University of Genoa, UNIGE, located in Genoa, ITALY, welcomes postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, with an excellent track record, to apply to the European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025. Our University has been beneficiary of several MSCA-PF in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.The Marie Sklodowska Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship is one of funding scheme of the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation programme, dedicated to excellent research promoting international mobility, as well as interdisciplinary and intersectoral exchanges.MSCA fellowship grant provides a competitive salary plus mobility and family allowances if applicable, as well as a contribution to cover research, training and networking costs. The research projects will have 2- or 3-years duration.Selected candidates will be provided with special support for proposal writing and development.The University of Genoa will organize in May the fifth edition of the Masterclass MSCA@UniGe. Selectedcandidate researchers will have the opportunity to attend a 2-days online intensive training and coaching course on how to write a successful proposal. This masterclass is a pathway of support to candidates and their supervisors in preparing project proposal, including prescreening activity of the draft proposals and the organisation of dedicated B2B meetings, by the European Research Office of UniGe, National Contact Point and other experts.The masterclass will take place on May/June2025.More information:MSCA domain: Information Science and Engineering (ENG)Research Project DescriptionThe primary thematic areas for which I am seeking applications include:1. Bioengineering – Focused on studying prosthetic comfort, including biomechanical analysis, user experience evaluation, and optimization of design parameters to enhance functionality and adaptability for amputees.2. Mechanical Engineering – Emphasizing the design and development of prosthetic components using non-conventional, sustainable materials such as bamboo and Paulownia wood. This includes material characterization, structural analysis, and innovative manufacturing techniques to improve performance and affordability.3. Generative Machine Learning for Biomechanical Design – Applying advanced AI techniques to develop customized prosthetic designs based on the specific anatomical and functional needs of individual amputees. This involves data-driven modeling, predictive optimization, and automated design workflows to enhance prosthetic personalization and performance.Applicants with expertise in one or more of these areas are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in interdisciplinary research that bridges engineering, AI, and biomechanics.Research GroupThe candidate fellow will be involved in the MMA group activities about the design, validation and prototyping of an innovative low cost and ecofriendly prosthesis. The group works using the mechanichal departement facilities. following a brief description of the departement. The phrase “Integration of Knowledge and Sciences of Understanding” perfectly embodies the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management, and Transportation Engineering (DIME) and the way it combines research, technology dissemination and transfer, education, and training. DIME builds upon a long-standing tradition in industrial engineering, acting as a bridge between the needs of businesses and society and the opportunities brought by technological advancements. The department is characterized by a strong multidisciplinary approach in the fields of Energy Engineering, Management Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Applied Mathematical Models, supported by:– Areas of excellence in both fundamental and applied research– International research and training agreements with leading universities and research centers– Campuses in Genoa, Savona, and La Spezia– State-of-the-art laboratories– Established collaborations with local authorities and institutions– Research, innovation, and technology transfer activities serving the regionDIME is equally committed to the education and training of highly specialized professionals, contributing to the development of human capital-an essential tool for driving and supporting the transformations required by industrial and economic competition. The Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management, and Transportation Engineering was established in 2012 but its roots date back much further, deeply embedded in the tradition of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering studies. It carries forward the cultural legacy of the Institutes of Technical Physics, Mechanical Systems and Technologies, Applied Mechanics, Machinery, Mathematics for Engineering, and Transportation, which have been active within the Faculty of Engineering of Genoa since the 1950s. The excellence of the past has played a crucial role in shaping the department’s synergistic approach to research and education.All research and educational activities related to this project will be conducted at DIME, leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise, advanced laboratories, and strong industry connections.ApplicationAn expression of interest shall be sent to prof. Mattia Frascio ( , Orcid ID: 0000-0001-7069-6726) within 5th May 2025.
Your file should contain the following elements:

• A short CV
• A one-page research proposal
• One/two letters of reference (optional)

For more information, please contact prof. Mattia Frascio ( ).EligibilityFor MSCA-PF 25 call (opening foreseen on 9th April 2025), at the deadline for the submission of proposals (10th September 2025) postdoctoral candidates shall have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience and must not have resided or carried out their main activities in Italy (for European Fellowship) or in the Third Country of the outgoing phase (for Global Fellowship) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the abovementioned deadline.More info on MSCA PF at the following link:Share this page

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Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:25:38 GMT

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