We are seeking two motivated doctoral researchers to join our interdisciplinary research team and contribute to the investigation of housing cooperatives as agents of socio-ecological transition across Switzerland. Your responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Contribute to the development of the project’s conceptual and methodological framework.
• Participate in the mapping and typology building of housing cooperatives across Switzerland.
• Design and conduct qualitative case studies within the respective territorial focus.
• Undertake fieldwork, including site visits, interviews, participant observation, and spatial documentation.
• Analyse architectural, spatial, social, and ecological practices through qualitative and visual research methods.
• Participate in the organisation of workshops with researchers, housing cooperatives, and relevant stakeholders.

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ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits. The positions offer the opportunity to pursue doctoral research within an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment at ETH Zurich, engaging with contemporary debates on housing, architecture, urbanisation, and socio-ecological transition.The doctoral researchers will benefit from close collaboration with the ETH Wohnforum research team and an international network of academic and practice-based partners. 

Employment: 100%, four years (2027–2031)
Workplace: ETH Zurich, ETH Wohnforum – ETH CASE
Salary: According to ETH Zurich and SNSF doctoral salary regulations.

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

We look forward to receiving your online application, including the following documents:

• Motivation letter indicating your interest in the research project.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic degrees and transcripts.
• At least one letter of recommendation

Application deadline: 15. January 2027

Further information about the ETH Wohnforum can be found on our Website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Dr. Elli Mosayebi (mosayebi@arch.ethz.ch) (no applications) or Dr. Metaxia Markaki (markaki@arch.ethz.ch) (no applications).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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