Generative AI for cultural heritage: Exploring design opportunities, challenges and tensions - 2026_IPD_DESIGN_1

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 21/05/2026 Deadline: 20/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-08 - Design, Architectural Technology, Architectural Engineering And Management Of Built Environment

Description

Recent advances in Generative AI (from conversational systems to text-to-image models) are rapidly reshaping creative work and knowledge production in various fields, including design and cultural heritage. This study will map current initiatives and emerging professional practices and will explore the opportunities, challenges, and tensions that arise when GenAI is adopted in tangible/intangible heritage-related projects. The research will combine a literature review with case studies analysis, alongside interviews with designers, professionals in design studios, and AI experts. These methods will inform a set of design implications and practical knowledge, while critically assessing the findings within ongoing ethical debates around GenAI. The project results will be disseminated via public-facing activities with cultural institutions and will be integrated into didactic activities through project-based workshops within the Interaction Design program of Politecnico di Milano.

Job posting website

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

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/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 50 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 10 points)

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