Call Expression of Interest MSCA Postdoctoral fellowships at UNIGE – N. Innovative m

Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transportation Engineering - DIME

University of Genoa – UNIGE, located in Genoa, ITALY.

University of Genoa welcomes postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, with билдүр excellent track record, to apply to the European Commission Marie Sklodowska‑Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. Our University has been beneficiary of several MSCA‑PF in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

The Marie Sklodowska‑Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship is one of the funding schemes of the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation programme, dedicated to excellent research promoting international mobility, as well as interdisciplinary and intersect oral exchanges.

MSCA fellowship grant provides a competitive salary plus mobility and family allowances if applicable, as well as a contribution to cover research, training and networking costs. Research projects will have 2‑ or 3‑year duration.

Selected candidates will be provided with special support for proposal writing and development
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The University of Genoa will organize in May the fifth edition of the Masterclass MSCA@Uni Ge
. Selected candidate researchers will have the opportunity to attend a 2‑days online intensive training and coaching course on how to write a successful proposal
. This masterclass is a pathway of support to candidates and their supervisors in preparing project proposal, including pre‑screening activity of the draft proposals and the organisation of dedicated B2B meetings, by the European Research Office of Uni Ge, National Contact Point and other experts.

The masterclass will take place in Spring 2026
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MSCA domain: Information Science and Engineering (ENG)

We are seeking applications for research focused on the development and characterization of materials designed for optimal energy absorption. The key thematic areas include:

Designing novel materials (e.g., composites, metamaterials, and foams) that exhibit superior energy‑absorbing capabilities in various energy impact scenarios (e.g., automotive, aerospace, construction).

Nano‑materials and advanced polymers with high damping properties.

Microscopic and structural analysis (e.g., SEM, TEM, X‑ray diffraction) to understand the microstructure of energy‑absorbing materials.

Mechanical testing (e.g., dynamic testing, impact testing, fatigue analysis) to evaluate energy absorption efficiency and performance under various load conditions.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other computational modelling techniques to predict and optimise the energy absorption behaviour of materials under impact or crash conditions.

Development of multi‑scale models that link microscopic material structure to macroscopic energy absorption performance.

Investigating mechanisms such as plastic deformation, viscoelastic damping, and phase transitions that contribute to energy dissipation during impact events.

Exploring the role of temperature and environmental factors on energy absorption performance.

Development of eco‑friendly materials that are efficient in energy absorption but also sustainable, easy to recycle, or biodegradable.

We welcome candidates with expertise in material science, mechanical engineering, computational modelling, or related fields who are interested in advancing the design and application of energy‑absorbing materials.

Mechanical Characterisation Laboratory

The Mechanical Characterisation Laboratory at the University of Genoa’s DIME department focuses on advanced research in materials science, with a special emphasis on the mechanical behaviourयू and characterisation of materials under various loading conditions. The laboratory is equipped with cutting‑edge instrumentation and testing systems to conduct both experimental and numerical studies on a wide range of materials, including metals, polymers, composites, and smart materials.

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