Requirements: English
Company: Universit di Roma Tor Vergata
Region: Rome , Lazio
PhD Opportunities in Medical Physics Engineering and BiotechnologyUniversity of Rome Tor VergataMedical Physics SectionLab website: https://fismed.uniroma2.it/The Medical Physics Section at the University of Rome Tor Vergata invites applications for PhD positions within the Doctoral Programme in Medical-Surgical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine (curriculum: Medical Physics). We are looking for highly motivated candidates with backgrounds in physics, engineering, biotechnology, or related disciplines who are eager to advance state-of-the-art technologies for investigating and treating the brain.Possible research directions (non-exhaustive list):AI for brain decoding from fMRI, EEG and multimodal dataGenerative-AI-driven molecular design for innovative drug discoveryBio-inspired computing and neuromorphic algorithmsSelf--supervised learning for brain dataNanotechnologies for neuromodulation and targeted CNS drug deliveryFocused ultrasound (FUS) for non-invasive delivery of therapeutics across the bloodbrain barrierNext-generation neuromodulation (nano-invasive, ultrasound-based and hybrid approaches)Structural & functional MRI in human and animal models of neurological diseaseMachine-learning pipelines for neuro-oncology and neurodegenerative imagingPharmacokinetic modelling of dynamic PET and MRI dataProjects are carried out in collaboration with leading European and international research centers, offering a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.How to apply:Contact us early. Send (i) a CV and (ii) a short motivation letter to Prof. Nicola Toschi nicola.toschi@uniroma2.euSubmit the official application through the Tor Vergata doctoral portal (https://dottorati.uniroma2.it/41-ciclo_p10297.aspx). The name of the program is "Biotechnology and Translational Medicine." Deadline: 6 June 2025 (23:59 CEST)contact us before! Early expressions of interest are strongly encouraged; do not wait until the final day to reach out. We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic young scientists ready to shape the future of neurotechnologies!