项目介绍

2023年11月22日

The doctoral program at the Institute of History and Theory of Architecture (gta), ETH Zurich, offers two fellowship positions to start on 1 October 2024.

Project background

This program focuses on the history and theory of architecture and urbanism in a wider context of cultural history, including the history and theory of art, science and technology. 

Job description

Conduct original doctoral research on an individually determined topic within the history and theory of architecture and urbanism. The fellowship places no restriction on the geography or time period of the proposed research project.

100% doctoral employment at the ETH standard rate, with an expected term of three years to completion, pending successful approval of the doctoral plan at the end of year one.

Your profile

We are seeking junior researchers with:

• a background in the history and theory of architecture and art or architects with research experience
• a university diploma or master’s degree in architecture, history of art, or related fields
• excellent research and writing skills

Furthermore, we aim to maintain and expand our diversity and thus, we encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Applications are welcomed in German or English.

We offer

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.chevron_rightWorking, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity

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Curious? So are we.

Submission deadline: 15 February 2024, 23:59 CET

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

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact details for two academic references (contacts only, please; no letters will be accepted)
• Outline of a research project to be completed during the fellowship

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

For information about the program, open positions and our department, please refer to our websites: Doctoral Program in History and Theory of Architecture , Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture and Department of Architecture. If you have any further questions please email Dr. Cara Rachele at doctoral-program@gta.arch.ethz.ch (no applications).

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