Fully Funded PhD in Biomechanics and Muscle-Tendon Mechanics at the University of Verona University of Verona in Italy

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Verona, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, in the area of biomechanics, muscle-tendon mechanics, ageing, and sarcopenia.

The project is titled “Alterations in muscle-tendon biomechanics induced by ageing and sarcopenia: implications for functional decline and potential intervention strategies”. It aims to characterise biomechanical alterations of the muscle-tendon unit associated with ageing and sarcopenia, understand how these changes contribute to reduced functional capacity during contraction and locomotion, and explore telemedicine-based training protocols to assess adaptive capacity in sarcopenic patients.

This PhD is described as fully funded for 3 years. The post highlights access to well-equipped laboratories, including VICON motion capture, force plates, wireless EMG, accelerometers, load cells, TMS, metabolimeter, isokinetic dynamometers, and ultrasound, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold an MSc degree in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, sport and exercise sciences, or a related field; a European passport is required; strong MATLAB/data analysis skills are desirable; good English speaking and writing skills are required. Italian is explicitly not mandatory.

How to apply: send a single PDF containing your CV, cover letter, and at least one referee contact to [email protected]. Informal enquiries can also be directed to Andrea Monte.

Deadline: 1 August 2026. Expected start: October 2026.