Patient-specific modeling of TAVI procedure - 2026_IDR_DCMC_2

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 17/02/2026 Deadline: 25/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IBIO-01 - Bioengineering

Description

The research project consists of carrying out a computational campaign of finite element simulations to reproduce the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure in 40 patients. In particular, patient-specific geometries will be reconstructed from clinical images (CT scans) and discretized using finite element models.Native valve leaflets and calcifications will also be reconstructed. The resulting computational domain will be processed to estimate the stress state induced by in vivo pressure conditions; subsequently, the TAVI procedure will be reproduced in silico by implanting the same valve used clinically and, if necessary, simulating the post-dilatation phase.The analysis of the results will focus on evaluating complications related to paravalvular leakage, conduction disturbances, and coronary obstruction by comparing the numerical outcomes with clinical evidence.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 40 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 40 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 points)

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