The Digital Transformation of Italian SMEs and Professional Firms - 2026_IDR_DIG_49

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 28/05/2026 Deadline: 26/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-05 - Industrial Mechanical Plants

Description

The research aims to provide an updated overview of the digitalization process among Italian SMEs and professional firms, exploring the policies and tools that support their digital transition. The main objectives are to: - assess the current state of digitalization in Italian SMEs and professional firms, with particular attention to production chains, territorial specificities, and organizational and dimensional differences; - analyze the dynamics, barriers, and enabling factors influencing their approach to digital transformation; - examine the adoption of advanced technologies within these organizations, highlighting related opportunities, challenges, and strategic implications; - explore the role of the innovation ecosystem and public policies in supporting digitalization across both areas; - identify leading best practices, focusing on new forms of integration between technology, processes, and markets.

Job posting website

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

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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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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