Numerical modelling and design of additively manufactured prosthetic feet, made of composite materials - 2026_IDR_DMEC_10

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 27/03/2026 Deadline: 29/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-03 - Industrial Design, Machine Construction And Metallurgy

Description

The research activity will concern:i) The development and implementation of finite element modelling strategies (beam and continuum formulations) for the structural characterization of continuous fiber-reinforced additively manufactured prosthetic feet, with specific reference to stiffness and energy storage-and-return performance under loading conditions representative of the gait cycle;ii) The definition and application of a stiffness-driven design and optimization framework, based on parametric modelling of geometry and composite architecture, aimed at weight minimization and at the achievement of predefined mechanical performance requirements;iii) The experimental validation and calibration of the numerical models through mechanical testing of additively manufactured specimens and full-scale prototypes, including the assessment of modelling accuracy and structural integrity.

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 60 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 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 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 points)

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