Descrizione dell'offerta
Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Department Mechanical Engineering Department Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 25 Aug 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101312169 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded, international doctoral position within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project MicroMan4Health (website: https://www.microman4health.eu/ ), Data-Centric Micromanufacturing Platform Towards Added Value in the Health Sector. The shift from process-centric to data-centric micromanufacturing constitutes a paradigm evolution in how knowledge, control, and value will be created in micromanufacturing platforms for the health sector.
About the host
Politecnico di Milano is a leading Italian technical university where more than 45.000 engineers, architects and designers are educated each year. PoliMi has always aimed at the quality and innovation of teaching and research by developing a fruitful relationship with the economic and industrial sectors.
The Mechanical Engineering Department (DMEC) provides a full education in the field of advanced manufacturing processes and smart manufacturing systems. The DMEC labs (PoliMill, MI_crolab and others) are equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, including KERN Evo, KERN Micro HD and YASDA YMC650+RT20 high-precision 5-axis CNC micromachining centres, Alicona uCMM (Optical 3D measuring system), and various additive manufacturing technologies. PoliMi is in Lombardy, the region with the highest density of industries in Europe and the third most important region in Europe for number of employees in manufacturing.
Research background
Manufacturing of microcomponents as bone screws places extreme demands on tolerances and functional quality. Quality control today is largely reactive and disconnected from the manufacturing data generated along the process chain, making it hard to predict functional performance, to ensure yield, traceability and sustainability at the microscale.
Research objectives
This doctoral project aims to develop an IIoT-enabled framework for quality assessment and certification in the industrial production of titanium bone screws. The work focuses on defining and tracking manufacturing data flows between operators, CAM software, and machines using Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and on creating a modern IIoT and analytics system for real-time monitoring, tool-wear prediction, and machining traceability. The goal is to establish a digitalised workflow that can predict and certify screw quality based on signals from high-productivity sliding-headstock lathes.
Key objectives (and acquired competences):
Tracking of manufacturing data workflows using PMI IIoT and analytics system for monitoring and tracing MedTech process chains with emphasis on tool wear Digital workflow for predicting and certifying screw quality based on machine-signal analysis
Expected results include:
SME guidelines for a flexible and cost-effective digital backbone A reliable data-driven prediction and certification system Data-tracking guidelines aligned with evolving legislation and EU Digital Product Passport requirements.
Validation and industrial relevance
Leveraging WatAJet’s industrial expertise and Politecnico di Milano’s research capabilities, the project is well positioned for rapid industrial adoption. Secondments at WatAJet (3 months) will support industrial integration and validation; UIUC (2 months) will provide expertise in chip-removal modelling for precision machining; and Cochlear (1 month) will offer insight into IP management, regulation, and medical-device development.
A.1 You do not yet hold a doctoral degree
A.2 You hold (or will shortly complete) a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline, with very good results, qualifying you for admission to a doctoral programme.
B. Technical skills
B.1 Strong interest and hands-on experience in advanced/micro manufacturing, precision engineering and digital manufacturing, especially related to the MedTech-oriented context
B.2 Hands-on experience in quality assurance, data science, data-driven modelling, digital manufacturing workflows, and Digital Product Passport
B.3 Hands-on experience in machine learning, IIoT and digital-twin concepts, and programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or similar engineering software)
B.4 Strong interest in metrology
B.5 Experience in working with experimental setups, laboratory equipment, measurement equipment, process monitoring, and surface-characterisation tools
B.6 Practical knowledge of design of experiments (DoE), statistical analysis and scientific presentation
C. Research focus
C.1 Strong interest in data-driven quality control, digitalisation of manufacturing, and high-precision (micro)manufacturing in an industrial, MedTech-oriented context
C.2 Motivation to conduct independent doctoral research (enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD programme at PoliMi and meeting its requirements) in a multidisciplinary, international team, including hands‑on experimental work and the mandatory international secondments with industrial and academic partners and including the carrying out and management of lab service activities
C.3 Motivation to publish research findings in international journals, present results at conferences, fulfill project deliverables
D. Communication
D.1 Excellent command of English (spoken and written) with Toefl or IELTS scores
D.2 Ability to communicate research results clearly, both in writing and verbally
D.3 Ready to contribute to project activities, training events, and dissemination efforts
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
PhD_Vacancy_PoliMi_MicroMan4Health_DC12_EURAXESS.pdf
Funded full-time doctoral position within an international, application-oriented research network, with structured doctoral training and individual career development Remuneration package provided according to the MSCA Doctoral Network rules and competitive with industry standards in Italy and Europe Duration: fixed-term for the funded doctoral project, 36 months International academic and industrial experience: three industrial/academic secondments (WatAJet, UIUC and Cochlear) As part of the MicroMan4Health Doctoral Network, you will participate in several international doctoral training programs (~ 12 weeks over 3 years) at different European locations Excellent guidance by both University and industry experts and access to advanced lab infrastructure with state-of-the art non-conventional machining equipment Opportunities to network and present your research at international conferences
Eligibility criteria
As this position is funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the following eligibility rules apply:
Mobility rule: at the time of recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment (planned start: autumn 2026) Doctoral status: you must not already hold a doctoral degree at the start of the appointment
Selection process The selection process will be overseen by Prof. Massimiliano Annoni (Politecnico di Milano) Criteria: applications will be assessed based on candidates’ fulfilment of the requirements for the relevant profile (points A, B, C, D and subpoints)
The network adheres to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, ensuring a transparent and fair, merit-based selection process. We value not only academic grades but also teamwork, interdisciplinary knowledge and soft skills.
PoliMi is committed to diversity and inclusion. We expressly welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds; persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
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Offer Description Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded, international doctoral position within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project MicroMan4Health (website: https://www.microman4health.eu/ ), Data-Centric Micromanufacturing Platform Towards Added Value in the Health Sector. The shift from process-centric to data-centric micromanufacturing constitutes a paradigm evolution in how knowledge, control, and value will be created in micromanufacturing platforms for the health sector.
About the host
Politecnico di Milano is a leading Italian technical university where more than 45.000 engineers, architects and designers are educated each year. PoliMi has always aimed at the quality and innovation of teaching and research by developing a fruitful relationship with the economic and industrial sectors.
The Mechanical Engineering Department (DMEC) provides a full education in the field of advanced manufacturing processes and smart manufacturing systems. The DMEC labs (PoliMill, MI_crolab and others) are equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, including KERN Evo, KERN Micro HD and YASDA YMC650+RT20 high-precision 5-axis CNC micromachining centres, Alicona uCMM (Optical 3D measuring system), and various additive manufacturing technologies. PoliMi is in Lombardy, the region with the highest density of industries in Europe and the third most important region in Europe for number of employees in manufacturing.
Research background
Manufacturing of microcomponents as bone screws places extreme demands on tolerances and functional quality. Quality control today is largely reactive and disconnected from the manufacturing data generated along the process chain, making it hard to predict functional performance, to ensure yield, traceability and sustainability at the microscale.
Research objectives
This doctoral project aims to develop an IIoT-enabled framework for quality assessment and certification in the industrial production of titanium bone screws. The work focuses on defining and tracking manufacturing data flows between operators, CAM software, and machines using Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and on creating a modern IIoT and analytics system for real-time monitoring, tool-wear prediction, and machining traceability. The goal is to establish a digitalised workflow that can predict and certify screw quality based on signals from high-productivity sliding-headstock lathes.
Key objectives (and acquired competences):
Tracking of manufacturing data workflows using PMI IIoT and analytics system for monitoring and tracing MedTech process chains with emphasis on tool wear Digital workflow for predicting and certifying screw quality based on machine-signal analysis
Expected results include:
SME guidelines for a flexible and cost-effective digital backbone A reliable data-driven prediction and certification system Data-tracking guidelines aligned with evolving legislation and EU Digital Product Passport requirements.
Validation and industrial relevance
Leveraging WatAJet’s industrial expertise and Politecnico di Milano’s research capabilities, the project is well positioned for rapid industrial adoption. Secondments at WatAJet (3 months) will support industrial integration and validation; UIUC (2 months) will provide expertise in chip-removal modelling for precision machining; and Cochlear (1 month) will offer insight into IP management, regulation, and medical-device development.
A.1 You do not yet hold a doctoral degree
A.2 You hold (or will shortly complete) a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline, with very good results, qualifying you for admission to a doctoral programme.
B. Technical skills
B.1 Strong interest and hands-on experience in advanced/micro manufacturing, precision engineering and digital manufacturing, especially related to the MedTech-oriented context
B.2 Hands-on experience in quality assurance, data science, data-driven modelling, digital manufacturing workflows, and Digital Product Passport
B.3 Hands-on experience in machine learning, IIoT and digital-twin concepts, and programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or similar engineering software)
B.4 Strong interest in metrology
B.5 Experience in working with experimental setups, laboratory equipment, measurement equipment, process monitoring, and surface-characterisation tools
B.6 Practical knowledge of design of experiments (DoE), statistical analysis and scientific presentation
C. Research focus
C.1 Strong interest in data-driven quality control, digitalisation of manufacturing, and high-precision (micro)manufacturing in an industrial, MedTech-oriented context
C.2 Motivation to conduct independent doctoral research (enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD programme at PoliMi and meeting its requirements) in a multidisciplinary, international team, including hands‑on experimental work and the mandatory international secondments with industrial and academic partners and including the carrying out and management of lab service activities
C.3 Motivation to publish research findings in international journals, present results at conferences, fulfill project deliverables
D. Communication
D.1 Excellent command of English (spoken and written) with Toefl or IELTS scores
D.2 Ability to communicate research results clearly, both in writing and verbally
D.3 Ready to contribute to project activities, training events, and dissemination efforts
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
PhD_Vacancy_PoliMi_MicroMan4Health_DC12_EURAXESS.pdf
Funded full-time doctoral position within an international, application-oriented research network, with structured doctoral training and individual career development Remuneration package provided according to the MSCA Doctoral Network rules and competitive with industry standards in Italy and Europe Duration: fixed-term for the funded doctoral project, 36 months International academic and industrial experience: three industrial/academic secondments (WatAJet, UIUC and Cochlear) As part of the MicroMan4Health Doctoral Network, you will participate in several international doctoral training programs (~ 12 weeks over 3 years) at different European locations Excellent guidance by both University and industry experts and access to advanced lab infrastructure with state-of-the art non-conventional machining equipment Opportunities to network and present your research at international conferences
Eligibility criteria
As this position is funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the following eligibility rules apply:
Mobility rule: at the time of recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment (planned start: autumn 2026) Doctoral status: you must not already hold a doctoral degree at the start of the appointment
Selection process The selection process will be overseen by Prof. Massimiliano Annoni (Politecnico di Milano) Criteria: applications will be assessed based on candidates’ fulfilment of the requirements for the relevant profile (points A, B, C, D and subpoints)
The network adheres to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, ensuring a transparent and fair, merit-based selection process. We value not only academic grades but also teamwork, interdisciplinary knowledge and soft skills.
PoliMi is committed to diversity and inclusion. We expressly welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds; persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
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