Magnetic ultra-soft untethered microrobots for the olfactory pathway transfer - PhD Position (f/m/x)
Descrizione dell'offerta
BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento SantAnna (https://www.santannapisa.it/en/institute/biorobotics)
Organisation/Company BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento SantAnna (https://www.santannapisa.it/en/institute/biorobotics) Research Field Chemistry Engineering Technology Medical sciences Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD 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 # 101312674 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
This 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. This specific PhD proposal onMagnetic ultra-soft untethered microrobots for the olfactory pathway transfer is part of the second endoscopic area namely olfactory clefts. The goal of the PhD is the magnetic transfer of ultra-soft untethered microrobots through complex environments like the olfactory foramina in the cribriform plate: the technology could enable the access of untethered microrobots to the brain, bypassing the blood-brain barrier, for innovative diagnostic (biopsy) and therapeutic (drug delivery) procedures. The expected results are further set as follows:The expected results are: 1)
Ultra-soft untethered microrobots based on magnetic matter
with optimised design and preparation to enhance yield, reproducibility and compliance. 2)
Control and actuation strategies for magnetic transfer
of ultra-soft microrobots through complex environments. 3)
Demonstration of magnetic transfer of ultra-soft untethered microrobots through phantoms of the olfactory foramina within a human cranium-like phantom: preliminary validation in plastic phantoms, final validation in cell-laden phantoms. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic students to perform a PhD, with a solid background in biomedical engineering, material science/engineering or physics . He/she will be registered within Doctoral School of Scuola Superiore Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento SantAnna with Prof. S. PALAGI as supervisor and Prof. V. IACOVACCI as co-supervisor. The candidate should have good command of spoken and written English, and Italian, German, Dutch or French skills are of course an asset. Candidates are invited to look at other positions and can apply to several positions. Where to apply
E-mail [email protected] Requirements
Research Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Background in biomedical engineering, material science/engineering, physics, or biotechnologies Ability for research management, dissemination, communication with colleagues and supervisors, strong teamwork spirit, creativity, problem solving and attention to safety. Specific Requirements
Not 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. less than 5 years of career at the recruitment date and not having a doctoral degree; Research experience in the academic or in the industrial sector will be considered Languages FRENCH Level Basic Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Languages ITALIAN Level Good Languages DUTCH Level Basic Languages GERMAN Level Basic Research Field ChemistryEngineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 Additional Information
The 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. Eligibility criteria General eligibility criteria of MSCA; Specific: see above. We will appoint 1 PhD student on this project, related to 11 other positions open in the SAM3 EU network. Twelves job vacancies are opened for this doctoral network, across three main scientific fields. Candidates are invited to look at other positions; they can apply to several positions. Selection process During 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. Additional comments SAM3 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 the
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. Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento SantAnna (https://www.santannapisa.it/en/institute/biorobotics) Country Italy City Pise Geofield
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This 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. This specific PhD proposal onMagnetic ultra-soft untethered microrobots for the olfactory pathway transfer is part of the second endoscopic area namely olfactory clefts. The goal of the PhD is the magnetic transfer of ultra-soft untethered microrobots through complex environments like the olfactory foramina in the cribriform plate: the technology could enable the access of untethered microrobots to the brain, bypassing the blood-brain barrier, for innovative diagnostic (biopsy) and therapeutic (drug delivery) procedures. The expected results are further set as follows:The expected results are: 1)
Ultra-soft untethered microrobots based on magnetic matter
with optimised design and preparation to enhance yield, reproducibility and compliance. 2)
Control and actuation strategies for magnetic transfer
of ultra-soft microrobots through complex environments. 3)
Demonstration of magnetic transfer of ultra-soft untethered microrobots through phantoms of the olfactory foramina within a human cranium-like phantom: preliminary validation in plastic phantoms, final validation in cell-laden phantoms. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic students to perform a PhD, with a solid background in biomedical engineering, material science/engineering or physics . He/she will be registered within Doctoral School of Scuola Superiore Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento SantAnna with Prof. S. PALAGI as supervisor and Prof. V. IACOVACCI as co-supervisor. The candidate should have good command of spoken and written English, and Italian, German, Dutch or French skills are of course an asset. Candidates are invited to look at other positions and can apply to several positions. Where to apply
E-mail [email protected] Requirements
Research Field Engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Background in biomedical engineering, material science/engineering, physics, or biotechnologies Ability for research management, dissemination, communication with colleagues and supervisors, strong teamwork spirit, creativity, problem solving and attention to safety. Specific Requirements
Not 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. less than 5 years of career at the recruitment date and not having a doctoral degree; Research experience in the academic or in the industrial sector will be considered Languages FRENCH Level Basic Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Languages ITALIAN Level Good Languages DUTCH Level Basic Languages GERMAN Level Basic Research Field ChemistryEngineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 Additional Information
The 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. Eligibility criteria General eligibility criteria of MSCA; Specific: see above. We will appoint 1 PhD student on this project, related to 11 other positions open in the SAM3 EU network. Twelves job vacancies are opened for this doctoral network, across three main scientific fields. Candidates are invited to look at other positions; they can apply to several positions. Selection process During 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. Additional comments SAM3 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 the
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. Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento SantAnna (https://www.santannapisa.it/en/institute/biorobotics) Country Italy City Pise Geofield
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