FISMED / RESEARCH & EDUCATION
Research opportunities
Doctoral research, research appointments, student projects and collaboration in medical physics, AI and neurotechnology.
Open calls
There are currently no open calls. New doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities will be listed here when announced.
Announcements are also shared on LinkedIn: Nicola Toschi.
Research enquiries
We welcome expressions of interest from prospective PhD students and postdoctoral researchers across experimental, theoretical and computational research. Our work includes quantitative imaging, NeuroAI, focused ultrasound and targeted delivery, experimental neurotechnology, physiological dynamics and molecular systems.
Explore our research themes and contact Prof. Nicola Toschi to discuss possible future opportunities. Please include your academic background and the questions or methods you would like to explore.
Research collaborations
For potential collaborations, contact group members whose expertise is relevant to the proposed research.
Student projects
Students interested in thesis projects or research placements may contact the group with their academic background and research interests.
Closed calls
Previous recruitment announcements. Applications to the calls below are closed.
Closed · Doctoral position
PhD in AI for Neuroimaging, NeuroAI and Health
A funded three-year PhD within the National PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence. Research spans foundation and generative models, graph learning, multimodal neuroimaging, electrophysiology, brain decoding and mathematical modelling of biological systems.
Published 2026-08-27
Closed · Doctoral expressions of interest
PhD in Medical Physics, NeuroAI and Biomedical AI
Doctoral research across quantitative imaging, brain decoding, molecular AI, physiological modelling and focused ultrasound. The call invited candidates to develop computational, experimental and physics-informed methods for integrating imaging, neural signals and molecular data.
Published 2026-05-23
Closed · Doctoral position
INTRABRAIN DC14: AI and Multimodal Imaging
Development of computational pipelines integrating MRI, PET, optical fluorescence and spatial biology. The project explores physics-informed neural networks, multitask learning and transformers, with secondments at the University of Naples Federico II, Technion and the University of Helsinki.
Published 2026-05-15
Closed · Doctoral position
INTRABRAIN DC10: Nanomaterials and Image-guided Delivery
Experimental development of nanoparticle carriers, vector delivery and focused ultrasound methods, supported by advanced MRI. The project combines molecular and cellular methods with quantitative imaging, with secondments at the University of Helsinki, Technion and Image Guided Therapy SA.
Published 2026-05-15
Closed · Postdoctoral position
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in NeuroAI
Research on foundation models and generative AI for encoding and decoding neural activity. The collaboration develops multimodal representations, reconstruction of visual and auditory content, and alignment across subjects, recording modalities and species, with an emphasis on reproducible methods and open-source tools.
Published 2026-05-15
Closed · Postdoctoral position
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in NeuroAI
Development of encoding and decoding models connecting neural recordings with the latent spaces of vision, language and audio models. Research includes generative reconstruction, cross-subject alignment, representational geometry and computational tests of neuroscientific hypotheses.
Published 2025-11-26
Closed · Doctoral position
DeepDose: AI and Physics-informed Dose Reconstruction
A funded international PhD developing rapid three-dimensional dose reconstruction from prompt-gamma detector signals. The project combines deep learning, Monte Carlo simulation, detector modelling and physical constraints, with research based in Rome and Grenoble.
Published 2025-07-04
Closed · Doctoral positions
PhD in Medical Physics, Engineering and Biotechnology
Doctoral research spanning brain decoding, generative molecular design, neuromorphic computing, self-supervised learning and neuromodulation. Further directions include focused ultrasound, nanomaterials, quantitative MRI and pharmacokinetic modelling of PET and MRI data.
Published 2025-05-22
Closed · Postdoctoral position
Postdoctoral Research in Focused Ultrasound and Theranostic Nanoparticles
Experimental research integrating multifunctional nanoparticles and focused ultrasound. The role combines work in murine models, stereotactic methods, immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis. Experience with in vivo MRI or PET was also valued.
Published 2025-03-21
Closed · Doctoral position
PhD in Miniaturised Electromagnetic Systems for Neuronal Stimulation
A three-year doctoral project within ERC BRAINMASTER, developing miniaturised electromagnetic circuits to control magnetic nanotransducers for neuromodulation. Work includes electromagnetic simulation, MRI methods and device fabrication, with collaboration and training at the University of Glasgow.
Published 2025-03-20
Closed · Doctoral position
PhD in AI for Neuroscience and Life Sciences
A position in the National PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence, covering brain decoding, neuroimaging, neuromorphic computing and quantitative biological modelling. Research directions also include simulation, neuromodulation, theoretical AI and distributed learning, with a research period in partner laboratories abroad.
Published 2025-03-09
Closed · Doctoral position
PhD in Ultrasound Neuromodulation and Targeted Delivery
Experimental development of neurostimulation and delivery technologies in murine models. The work combines ultrasound with molecular and tissue characterisation, including Western blotting and immunohistochemistry, within European and nationally funded research projects.
Published 2024-06-23
Closed · Doctoral positions
PhD in AI, Neurotechnology and Life Sciences
Doctoral opportunities in the National AI programme and the university's Medical Physics, Neurotechnology and AI curriculum. Topics include neuromorphic computing, brain decoding, imaging and simulation, physiological modelling, theoretical AI and distributed learning, with research placements abroad.
Published 2024-06-14
Closed · Doctoral position
PhD in Artificial Intelligence for Life Sciences
A joint doctoral opening within the National PhD programme in Artificial Intelligence. Research spans computational molecular biology, neuromorphic computing, imaging and simulation, physiological modelling and neuromodulation, combining quantitative methods with computational or experimental work.
Published 2023-12-31
Closed · Three doctoral positions and one postdoctoral position
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research in AI and Neurotechnology
Recruitment for computational and experimental research in neuromorphic computing, biomedical imaging, simulation, physiological modelling and neuromodulation. Doctoral routes included the National PhD in AI and the university's Medical Physics, Neurotechnology and AI curriculum, with placements in partner laboratories abroad.
Published 2023-06-01