Design and development of experimental platforms and sensory feedback systems for the study of embodiment of artificial limbs

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma is seeking researchers to contribute to the design and validation of experimental platforms and virtual environments for embodied artificial limbs. The project targets upper-limb prostheses and sensory feedback systems, with studies involving both able-bodied participants and amputees.

The role covers experimental validation using EEG, ECG, and skin conductance, and aims to advance body schema integration and motor control in innovative neuro-engineering

Job description

Organisation/Company Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma Research Field Neurosciences Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 23 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research program is aimed at the design and development of experimental platforms and virtual environments for investigating the factors influencing the embodiment of artificial limbs, including upper-limb prostheses, robotic limbs, and virtual limbs, as well as the development and validation of sensory feedback and sensory substitution systems to promote their integration into the body schema.
The research activities will include the experimental validation of the developed platforms and devices through studies involving both able-bodied participants and individuals with upper-limb amputation. These studies will evaluate the effectiveness of different sensory feedback approaches in promoting embodiment, motor control, and functional performance using behavioral and neurophysiological measures, including electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and skin conductance recordings...

• Italy

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