Digital transformation in Europe: data center infrastructure and technological competitiveness - 2026_IDR_DIG_16

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 26/02/2026 Deadline: 25/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IEGE-01 - Business And Management Engineering

Description

Within the Digital Innovation Observatories, and specifically the Data Center Observatory—with a focus on the European digital landscape—the Research is aimed at accomplishing the following objectives:- Analyze the evolution of digital infrastructures and data centers in Europe, considering capacity, service models, location, and key industry players.- Examine technology trends and the levels of digital maturity among European organizations, both public and private, with regard to cloud adoption, automation, and data management.- Quantify European investments and spending in infrastructure and digital areas, identifying the main market dynamics.- Assess the impact of European Union policies, strategies, and programs on digitalization, data sovereignty, and the development of critical infrastructure.- Analyze international collaborations and disparities in digital development among Member States.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca

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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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 70 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 10 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 5 points)

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