Blockchain and Web3: Market Analysis and Adoption Dynamics in Businesses - 2026_IDR_DIG_81

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Politecnico di Milano invites applications for a research fellowship focusing on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) with emphasis on Web3 ecosystems. The project aims to study market adoption, assess main projects in Italy and abroad, and explore potential business opportunities arising from DLT deployments.

The selection process includes an oral test to evaluate candidates’ aptitude and proficiency in English and other languages relevant to the research activities, along with

Responsibilities

• Study market adoption of blockchain and DLT in Italy and internationally.
• Analyse main applications of blockchain technology and potential future developments.
• Evaluate how private sector integrates DLT into business processes to seize opportunities.

Job description

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 27 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research focuses on the study of the market, the level of adoption, and the main applications of blockchain technology and, more broadly, distributed ledger technologies（“DLT”）， with particular attention to the Web3 ecosystem. The primary objectives of the assignment are to analyse the Italian market and assess the level of adoption and maturity of the main projects developed in Italy and internationally. These objectives are complemented by a theoretical study of the application areas of blockchain technology and their potential future developments, as well as a detailed analysis of the main business applications based on blockchain technologies. The research will also investigate adoption dynamics in the private sector, examining how companies integrate DLT into their processes and business models in order to seize the opportunities offered by Web3 and develop new business opportunities.

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 60 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 25 points)

Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 5 points)

• EUROPE

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• All

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