Business ethics in digital transformation: beyond compliance, towards a humanistic management strategy rooted in ethical decision-making and responsible innovation. - 2026_CDR_DIG_2

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 16/04/2026 Deadline: 18/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IEGE-01 - Business And Management Engineering

Description

The program analyzes the digital transformation of contemporary organizations and its impact on critical stakeholders (e.g., vulnerable stakeholders), both internal and external, through the theoretical lenses of business ethics and, specifically, the humanistic management paradigm.The objective is to understand how ethical management strategies can inform the alignment of business and ethical goals in the design, adoption, and use of new digital technologies (with a particular focus on AI). It aims to steer these technologies beyond mere regulatory compliance toward an ethical risk management strategy rooted in integral human development.Specifically, the project investigates how ethical decision-making and responsible innovation can redefine value creation. It identifies the organizational preconditions (processes, governance structures, roles, and competencies) necessary to prevent and mitigate ethical risks.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca

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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https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca Quality, originality, and innovation of the research proposal, with reference to the research program covered by this selection (up to 15 points) Relevance and significance of previous research activities and professional experience in relation to the research program (up to 10 points) Relevance and significance of submitted publications with respect to the research program (up to 10 points) Interview, aimed at assessing the candidate’s research aptitude, their ability to implement the proposed project, and their knowledge of English and/or other relevant languages for the research (up to 65 points)

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