Spinal+: AI-Powered Spinal Organoid for Sensory-Motor Recovery - 2026_IDR_DEIB_10

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 10/03/2026 Deadline: 16/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IBIO-01 - Bioengineering

Description

Spinal+ is a project aimed at developing a bioengineered, implantable spinal organoid for the treatment of traumatic injuries and neurodegenerative disorders of the spinal cord. The approach integrates autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and nanoelectronics to restore neural signal transmission and compromised sensorimotor functions. By combining advanced biology, nanoelectronics, and artificial intelligence, Spinal+ seeks to significantly improve patients’ quality of life. The contribution of POLIMI focuses on integrating this technology with the development, optimization, and validation of an AI-assisted computational platform, based on advanced algorithms, capable of interpreting electrophysiological signals generated by the Spinal+ system.

Job posting website

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

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

https://aunicalogin.polimi.it/aunicalogin/getservizio.xml?id_servizio=1079

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 50 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 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 30 points)

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