CIRCULAR INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY AND GVC - 2026_IPD_DIG_2

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Politecnico di Milano invites applications for multiple research positions in technology with a focus on circular innovation and sustainable supply chains. The project will begin with literature analysis to construct a conceptual framework and may include case studies to test the proposed models.

An oral test will assess aptitude and suitability for the contract activities and will evaluate knowledge of English and other languages relevant to the activities.

Competenze

• Oral test to assess aptitude and suitability for the contract activities.
• Assessment of knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to activities.
• Evaluation of relevance of enclosed publications to the contract.
• Evaluation of previous research activities and collaborations related to the contract.
• Evaluation of study programme relevance to the contract.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Politecnico di Milano Research Field Technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 21 Oct 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

Semiconductor MNCs and their GVCs are central to digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and clean-energy technologies. However, this industry is also highly exposed to critical-material dependencies, geopolitical supply risks, short technology cycles, and increasing volumes of electronic waste. These challenges make innovations that incorporate circularity principles increasingly important, not only as an environmental response but also as a strategic pathway for improving material efficiency, supply-chain resilience, and long-term industrial sustainability.
This project entails first an analysis of the literature on the relationship(s) between circular innovation, competitiveness, and performances at different levels of analysis. This phase will be used to construct a conceptual framework that advances the understanding of the phenomena under investigation. Quantitative data will be collected, and case studies might be conducted to test the validity of the conceptual models.

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 35 points)

Relevance and pertinence of the enclosed publications to the activity covered by the contract (up to 25 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)

• EUROPE

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• All

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