Traditional Settlements of the Alps: Conservation and Reuse - 2026_IPD_DASTU_3

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 24/03/2026 Deadline: 23/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-09 - Architectural Design

Description

This research investigates the architecture and the built heritage of the Alps in the cross-border area through an integrated, participatory, and sustainable approach. The activity focuses on traditional mid- and high-altitude settlements and the revitalization of stone as a building material and a lasting element of territorial characterization and protection. The research includes documentation of pre-industrial materials and construction techniques, experimental co-design and self-construction activities through educational building sites, and third-mission and dissemination efforts that will characterize the project throughout its duration.

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

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/post-doctoral-contracts Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the activity covered by the contract, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the activities to be performed (up to 70 points) Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 10 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities, previous collaborations to educational and third mission activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the activity covered by the contract (up to 10 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 10 points)