2 PhD Positions in History & Theory of Architecture in Switzerland | ETH Zürich

The Doctoral Program in History and Theory of Architecture at the Department of Architecture, ETH Zurich runs since October 2012. At least two scholarships are awarded each year. The program’s focus is 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. The department is looking for junior researchers with a background in history and theory of architecture and art or architects with research experience.

The selected candidates will be enrolled at ETH Zurich. Courses at ETH are taught in English or German, supervision for phd students is generally available in German and English (and possibly other languages such as French or Italian, depending on the professors involved). The position will start on 1 October 2016. The positions are available for a duration of 3 years.

Eligibility:

As a prerequisite to start a doctorate, ETH Zurich demands a diploma or Master degree of a minimum of 270 ECTS in architecture, history of art or related fields.

Scholarship

100% is the standard employment of doctoral students at ETH. The salary should be high enough to fully support students for the time of the employment. Individual adjustments will take into account professional experience, children etc.