Research appointment (pre-doc)

09/IIND-05 - Industrial Mechanical Plants

Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 24/07/2026 Deadline: 09/09/2026

Smart Cities and Digital & Smart Infrastructures: market evolution and innovation models - 2026_IDR_DIG_63

The Research aims to explore the evolution of the Smart City and Digital & Smart Infrastructures market, analysing the main development trends, enabling technologies, and innovation models that are driving the transformation of urban environments and infrastructure. In particular, the Research pursues the following objectives:- analyse the evolution of the Smart City and Digital & Smart Infrastructures market in Italy;- examine the development of the main enabling technologies, with a focus on the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twin;- analyse the main application areas, including Smart Mobility, Smart Energy, connected infrastructure, and land monitoring;- examine business models and collaboration ecosystems involving Public Administration, utilities, technology operators, and other stakeholders;- explore the role of startups and innovative businesses in the development of new services and solutions.

Selection process

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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