PhD Position (m/f/x) Integral Architecture

Graz University of Technology; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working schedule

International training and teaching

Family-friendly employer

Subsidy for public transport

Top research infrastructure

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Graz University of Technology invites applications for a researcher position in the Institute of Spatial Design. The successful candidate will teach within the Integral Architecture Chair, support students in developing architectural projects, and help organise the Chair’s courses while pursuing a doctoral thesis.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a passion for architectural design, knowledge of architectural history, and the ability to engage with contemporary discourse.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Diplom degree in architecture.
• German and English proficiency enabling lectures in both languages.
• Experience in conception, planning and realisation of buildings.
• Interest in exploring contemporary architecture through design and construction.
• Ability to teach in a design studio.

Aufgaben

• Teach within the Integral Architecture Chair and support students in developing architectural projects.
• Assist in the preparation and organisation of all Chair courses.
• Complete a doctoral thesis within the Chair’s key research areas.

Kenntnisse

Architectural design

Building construction

Architectural history

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master’s or Diplom degree in architecture

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Graz University of Technology Department Institute of Spatial Design Research Field Architecture Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 17 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 1510 / 2026 / 9880 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Your Responsibilities

We are seeking an architect with a deep passion for architecture to teach within the Integral Architecture Chair. The university assistant will support students in the development of their architectural projects and play an active role in the preparation and organisation of all the Chair’s courses.

In addition, the post involves the completion of a doctoral thesis within the Chair’s key research areas.

Applicants should demonstrate sound knowledge of architectural design as well as a keen interest in exploring contemporary architecture through design and construction. The ideal candidate should be motivated to develop an independent line of research and have a strong interest in teaching in a design studio.

Your Profile

• A passion for architectural design. Experience in the conception, planning and realisation of buildings
• A good knowledge of architectural history and current architectural debates
• Experience in model-making
• Experience with various methods of representation is an advantage
• An understanding of architecture as a cultural practice that critically engages with current, socially relevant issues in conjunction with other disciplines
• Ability to formulate one’s own positions and to embed design themes within the current architectural discourse
• Ability to establish links to architectural theory, architectural history and other disciplines and fields of knowledge
• Willingness to work within a trusting and respectful team whilst maintaining a well-organised and independent approach to work.
• Enjoyment of working with students and colleagues, as well as an interest in the further development of discursive teaching formats

Admission Requirements

• A completed Master’s or Diplom degree in architecture or a comparable field
• A good command of German and English, enabling the candidate to deliver lectures in both languages

We Offer

• Interesting area of responsibility
• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
• Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break - depending on working hours)
• International training and teaching opportunities
• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
• Family-friendly employer
• Subsidy for public transport
• University’s sports program
• Shopping Discounts
• Workplace Health Management
• Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
• Safe and stable working environment
• Company pension funds

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Equality Principle

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Organisational Unit

The Chair of Integral Architecture is held by the architects Elisabeth Hobiger-Feichtner and Franziska Singer. The chair focuses on architectural design in heterogeneous contexts. Its starting point is various architectural disruptions and their design potential in relation to the existing built environment.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

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• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
• Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break - depending on working hours)
• International training and teaching opportunities
• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
• Family-friendly employer
• Subsidy for public transport
• University’s sports program
• Shopping Discounts
• Workplace Health Management
• Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development