Spaces that Include, Spaces that Exclude: Vulnerability and Consumer Behaviour in Consumption Contexts
Posted on: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 09/04/2026
Scientific-Disciplinary Group
13/ECON-07 - Management
Description
The research fellowship investigates how consumption spaces (physical, social, and digital) contribute to generating experiences of inclusion or vulnerability for different groups of consumers. The project adopts a Consumer Behaviour and Transformative Service Research perspective, analyzing how spatial layouts, service practices, social interactions, and communication devices influence vulnerable consumers' safety, accessibility, trust, and participation. The aim is to develop theoretical and managerial insights to design more equitable and inclusive consumption environments.
Compensation
22,500 Euro
Job posting website
Number of positions
1
Maximum duration
12.0
Funding body
Università di Torino
How to apply
Selection process
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Based on Qualifications and Interview. The interview schedule is published on the University Albo ( https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ ) and on the University website ( https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR ). Candidates will NOT receive notification of their admission to the interview. The publication of the schedule on the University Albo constitutes legal notification of the interview invitation. Applications must be submitted via the online procedure https://pica.cineca.it/unito/pem-2026-ii/ — for information: incarichiricerca@unito.it
Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after April 9, 2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 2724 del 19/03/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ and https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR .
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