The Shape of the Land: Research at the Intersection of Architecture and Archaeology in the Verona-Mantua Region. - 2026_IPD_DABC_4

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano

Posted on: 03/04/2026 Elapsing!

Deadline: 04/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-09 - Architectural Design

Description

The activity investigates the form of the ground in the Verona–Mantua territory as the result of longterm historical stratification, integrating archaeological, cartographic, and design-based analyses. The research contributes to teaching activities through the transmission of methods for reading and interpreting territory and through the development of interpretative tools applicable to architectural design. Archival research,surveying activities,the representation of the ground are integrated into a reading of the territory as a palimpsest,in which past and present intertwine. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the research aims to restore the ground to its central role as a matrix of meaning and as a foundational framework for design. The third mission is pursued through the production of knowledge-based materials and interpretative maps supporting spatial planning. The activity fosters dialogue between scientific research,teaching and the conscious valorization of the territory

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/post-doctoral-contracts

Number of positions

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/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 40 points) Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 20 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 20 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the activities covered by the contract (up to 20 points)

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