Becoming involved as a researcher means first and foremost getting to know the environment in which you are working. This section helps you find your way around the Politecnico di Torino, through welcome events and tools designed to help you plan your growth right from the start.
The onboarding meeting is a welcoming moment dedicated to those who, after completing their PhD, carry out research activities under a fixed-term contract. It offers an opportunity to learn how the University is organized, discover available support services, and connect with colleagues from other Departments.
Onboarding takes place twice a year and is intended for those who have started their position in the past semester. Interested individuals will receive an invitation via email.
For more information: careercenter@polito.it
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a key tool for the personal and professional growth of research fellows. It is an online document that you can complete directly from your personal page, and it helps you to:
- Define short- and long-term development goals
- Discuss and clarify mutual expectations with your scientific supervisor
- Reflect on your journey and monitor progress
- Plan career paths, including options beyond academia
The Career Hub provides support and resources to facilitate the completion of the IDP and to encourage open and constructive dialogue between the fellow and the supervisor.
For more information contact careercenter@polito.it
The Development Needs Analysis (DNA), developed within the Unite! university alliance, is a valuable tool for planning your personal and professional growth in the field of research. It guides you through skills assessment and the identification of areas for improvement, helping you to:
- Define targeted development goals
- Monitor your progress
- Select appropriate training resources to address any gaps
Being easily reachable and contactable online is essential for promoting collaborations and advancing your career. The first step is therefore to build an online profile that allows you to showcase and highlight your skills.
There are various platforms and websites available: the short course Building a Strong Online Researcher’s Profile helps you identify them, choose the ones that are right for you, and understand how to create and optimize your online researcher profile to increase your visibility and maximize your chances of success in today’s interconnected digital landscape.
Your personal profile on PoliTO's website
To recognize and enhance each individual's skills, facilitate matching with the specific needs of companies, organizations, and institutions, and identify international networks, research groups, and opportunities to participate in competitive calls in an increasingly targeted way, the University has chosen the IRIS platform.
The information collected, along with other data present in PoliTO databases, is displayed in the “Profile” section on the institutional website. Keep your IRIS Profile up to date, paying particular attention to the “CV” and “SKILLS” sections.
Guidelines are provided below.
For technical support and information: anagrafe.rm@polito.it
If you are a researcher you can contact the staff of PoliTO Career Hub by writing to careerhub@polito.it