PhD Medical Physics Engineering and Biotechnology University of Rome “Tor Vergata” – Medical Physics Section

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PhD Opportunities in Medical Physics Engineering and Biotechnology

University of Rome “ Tor” Vergata” — Medical Physics Section



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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 data Generative-AI-driven molecular design for innovative drug discovery Bio-inspired computing and neuromorphic algorithms Self--supervised learning for brain data Nanotechnologies for neuromodulation and targeted CNS drug delivery Focused ultrasound (FUS) for non-invasive delivery of therapeutics across the blood– brain barrier Next-generation neuromodulation (nano-invasive, ultrasound-based and hybrid approaches) Structural amp; functional MRI in human and animal models of neurological disease Machine-learning pipelines for neuro-oncology and neurodegenerative imaging Pharmacokinetic modelling of dynamic PET and MRI data



Projects 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. eu



Submit the official application through the Tor Vergata doctoral portal (). 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!

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