Magnetic responsive materials for untethered robotic function - PhD Position (f/m/x)
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - University of Mons in Italia
ppOrganisation/Company Laboratorio Europeo Di Spettroscopie Non Lineari (lens.unifi.it) Research Field Chemistry Engineering Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 Offer Starting Date 15 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number EU HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01-01 # Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pThis project takes place within the Marie Curie Doctoral Network on Soft Active Matter Microrobots for Medicine (SAM3). This doctoral network of 12 PhD candidates aims at exploring the ear-nose-throat area from a microrobotics perspective. Thanks to active matter and small scale microrobotics engineering, three specific goals are targeted: (1) access the middle ear through the Eustachian tube; (2) access the olfactory clefts for mucosal biopsy; (3) access the skull cavity through the nose and the cribble plate for cerebrospinal fluid biopsy. /p pThis specific PhD proposal on Magnetic responsive materials for untethered robotic function is part of the third endoscopic area namely the cerebrospinal fluid system. The goal of the PhD is to develop 3D-printable magnetic responsive materials based on thermally responsive shape-changing Liquid Crystalline Networks (LCNs) doped with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) allowing the development of untethered robotic function. Combining 3D patterning by photolithographic techniques with different nanoparticle responsive behaviors to alternate or static magnetic fields, micrometric actuators capable of both navigation and gripping will be realized. /p pWe are seeking talented and enthusiastic students to perform a PhD, with a solid background in polymer chemistry and technology, magnetic nanoparticle synthesis or 3D printing of smart materials.
He/she will be registered within International Doctoral School coordinated by Laboratorio Europeo Di Spettroscopie Non Lineari at UNIFI with Dr Daniele MARTELLA as supervisor and Prof. Camilla PARMEGGIANI as co-supervisor. /p pThe candidate should have good command of spoken and written English, and Italian, German or Dutch skills are of course an asset. /p pCandidates are invited to look at other positions and can apply to several positions. /p h3Requirements /h3 pResearch Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent /p pResearch Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent /p pSkills/Qualifications /p ul liBackground in polymer chemistry and technology or magnetic nanoparticle synthesis or 3D printing of smart materials /li liAbility for research management, dissemination, communication with colleagues and supervisors, strong teamwork spirit, creativity, problem solving and attention to safety. /li /ul pSpecific Requirements /p ul liNot having resided in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date and not having carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy this period. /li liless than 5 years of career at the recruitment date and not having a doctoral degree; /li liResearch experience in the academic or in the industrial sector will be considered /li /ul pLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /p pLanguages ITALIAN Level Good /p pLanguages DUTCH Level Good /p pLanguages GERMAN Level Basic /p pResearch Field EngineeringChemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 /p h3Additional Information /h3 pThe candidate will be employed as an Early Stage Researcher according to MSCA DN regulations, which offer excellent employment conditions including a high base salary and many additional benefits such as allowances for travel, mobility and family. The family allowance is allocated if demonstrated at the time of the recruitment. /p pEligibility criteria /p pGeneral eligibility criteria of MSCA; Specific: see above /p pWe will appoint 1 PhD student on this project, related to 11 other positions open in the SAM3 EU network. /p pTwelves job vacancies are opened for this doctoral network, across three main scientific fields. /p pCandidates are invited to look at other positions; they can apply to several positions. /p pSelection process /p pDuring the job posting, the candidates will have the opportunity to apply online on one or several individual projects, the applications must be filed on-line along with the following supporting documents: a) a digital copy with all academic certificates and the respective official transcription in English; b) a detailed CV and a motivation letter in English; c) 2 letters of recommendation. /p pAdditional comments /p pSAM3 consortium is committed to fostering excellence in research and research training and to guaranteeing equal opportunities for all candidates during the recruitment. In this respect, this recruitment Call is fully aligned with EC Code of Conduct. All partners pledge to uphold the principles outlined in the European Code of Research Integrity during the recruitment. In this regard, the SAM3 consortium supports the principle that excellence and diversity are compatible and complementary and recognizes that good equity practices ensure access to the largest possible pool of qualified individuals. The SAM3 consortium will particularly encourage women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr