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Research Contract in Structural Engineering: Monitoring and Digitalization for Bridge Maintenance Planning Politecnico di Milano in Italy

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Civil Engineering

Funding

Funded research contract within the BRIDGITISE project (Doctoral Network on Bridge Digitalised Integrity Management), ID 101119554, supported by the European Commission under HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Industrial Doctorates. The contract lasts 2 years, is renewable once, and includes an annual gross salary equal to the initial salary of a confirmed researcher at part-time dedication.

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Nov 14, 2026

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Italy

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Politecnico di Milano

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Keywords

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Sensor Technology
Digitalization
Decision Support System
Lifecycle Management

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About this position

This research contract at Politecnico di Milano is hosted by the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering and sits within the scientific area of construction technology. The project, titled Monitoring and digitalization for bridge maintenance planning, focuses on bridges and structural management across the life cycle.

The selected researcher will work on the development and validation of low-cost, large-scale, and automatic technologies for collecting and using structural health information from bridges. The aim is to support decisions related to bridge management and seismic behavior, with emphasis on modern monitoring and digital workflows.

The activity will be carried out within the BRIDGITISE project, a Doctoral Network on Bridge Digitalised Integrity Management (ID 101119554) funded by the European Commission under HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Industrial Doctorates. The advert highlights a research environment centered on innovative structural monitoring, data-driven processing, and digital tools for infrastructure assessment and decision support.

Funding details

Funded research contract within the BRIDGITISE project (Doctoral Network on Bridge Digitalised Integrity Management), ID 101119554, supported by the European Commission under HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Industrial Doctorates. The contract lasts 2 years, is renewable once, and includes an annual gross salary equal to the initial salary of a confirmed researcher at part-time dedication.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or an equivalent foreign qualification recognized by the committee, or for eligible medical fields a medical specialization degree. Candidates may also apply if they are in the final year of a PhD or medical specialization, provided the degree will be obtained within six months after publication of the call. The language required is English. Up to 2 publications may be submitted for evaluation. Non-EU candidates must provide valid residence permit documentation if resident in Italy, or an entry visa if resident abroad and selected.

How to apply

Apply online through the Politecnico di Milano services portal in the section for research contracts. Complete the application and upload the required documents, including the CV, project proposal, publications, and ID. Submit by 14 November 2026 at 12:00 Italian time and pay the €25.82 participation fee by the deadline.

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