Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites exceptional candidates to join the Architecture & Technology (A&T) Doctoral Programme as doctoral fellows. The 3.5-year, full-time fellowships start on October 1, 2027 and offer salaries based on a standard rate.

The A&T Programme is managed by the ITA and involves collaboration across professorships, with a focus on technology in architecture. Selected fellows will be employed full-time, receive monthly stipends, and engage with a prestigious, interdisciplinary research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree acquired at the university level in architecture, engineering or related fields.
• English is the official language, and we assume you are proficient in this language.
• We do not formally require English language certificates as a part of the application package.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or related fields

Job description

Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology

The Architecture & Technology (A&T) Doctoral Programme is looking for exceptional candidates to join our group of 50+ international doctoral students. We are offering twopaid, full-time (100%), 3.5-year doctoral fellowships to start on October 1, 2027.

Since its inauguration, 32scholars have been granted an A&T Fellowship. Graduates of the programme have successfully obtained academic positions at leading research institutions worldwide and high-level positions in the industry.

The programme provides funding for three and a half years. It offers excellent working conditions and a unique research infrastructure. You will be employed full-time and receive monthly salaries based on a standard rate .

The A&T Doctoral Programme is ETH Zurich’s interdisciplinary educational platform committed to training scholars in research and teaching of technology in architecture. The programme is offered and managed collaboratively by the chairs of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA). The work of the ITA chairs assimilates many diverse aspects of employing science, technology and engineering in architecture, including computational design of buildings and structures, building processes and systems, digital and robotic construction and fabrication, and many others. For more information about our institute, please consult the ITA website .

The following professorships are currently involved in the A&T doctoral programme:

You will join one of the above professorships under the respective professor/mentor. Hence, we expect youto choose one professorship most suitable for realising yourresearch proposal and explicitly indicate this in yourapplication packages. Although the selected applicant will be primarily associated with the chosen professorship, the interdisciplinary character of the programme ensures the involvement of other parties during the studies. For example, one of the milestones of this doctoral programme is the Aptitude Colloquium, in which doctoral students defend their research plan before all ITA professors and researchers. Our work takes place in the Arch_Tec_Lab , a high-tech zero-emissions building designed and developed by ITA.

• We are looking for excellent people whose work demonstrates productive synergies between architecture and technology
• We welcome architects with a solid technical, engineering or scientific background or interests and engineers/scientists whose work relates to architecture
• We advise the applicants to thoroughly consult the ITA professorships’ websites before applying to ensure their research interests are compatible

Profile

• You must hold a Master’s degree acquired at the university level in architecture, engineering or related fields (e.g., MSc, MEng or MArch)
• Upon successful admission, depending on the your academic background, the ETH administration office will evaluateif you needto take any additional exams at ETHduring your first year of studies
• English is the official language, and we assume you areproficient in this language
• We do not formally require English language certificates as a part of the application package

We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society

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 .

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with only the following fourdocuments (each a single file in PDF format):

• Cover Letter(1 page max, submitted as pdf file, named: Lastname_Firstname_Cover Letter.pdf), stating: The applicant’s career plans, reasons for pursuing a doctorate in Architecture & Technology at ETH Zurich, arguments why they would be the right candidate, the relevance of their background/past experiences in pursuing a doctorate and under which ITA professorship they wish to conduct their studies (only one please)
• CV(3 page max, submitted as pdf file, named: Lastname_Firstname_Short CV.pdf), outlining: The applicant's academic/professional progression, academic/professional achievements, clearly articulated set of competencies and skills (relevant to the job), list of awards, publications, and/or other notable milestones and details of 3 referees (their name, professional title, organisation, email address), whomwe may contact
• Portfolio(12pages max, submitted as pdf file, named: Lastname_Firstname_Portfolio.pdf), to include: Amages/graphic content illustrating projects relevant to the job, short descriptions of the projects included, and short research articles (if existing and relevant)
• Research Statement(3 pages max,submitted as pdf file, named: Lastname_Firstname_Research Statement.pdf), to include: The identification of the principal research,field(s) or topic(s) of interest, an outline and a summary of the research proposal

Further information about our institute can be found on our website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Ms. Ewa Maciejewski, [e-mail] (no applications).

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

The submission deadlinefor the application package isJanuary 31, 2027. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. The timeline is as follows:

Until January 31, 2027: Applicants should submit their applications,after the initial screening, the eligible application packages are forwarded to the corresponding professorships andafter internal assessments and interviews, each professorship may select their candidate for the shortlist

Mid-March 2027: Shortlisted applicants are invited for an online interview with all participating professors

Latest by April 1, 2027: Applicants are notified about the outcome of the application process

When uploading requested documents choose the following attachment types:

• For a research statement, select "Other" and add the comment "Research Statement" (without quotes)
• For a portfolio of work samples, select "Application Package"

Please do not attach any additional documents, especially passport/ID scans, school records and letters of recommendation (they are handled separately).

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising inscience and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education,cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledgeinto society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find ouruniversity to be a place that promotes independent thinking and anenvironment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe,yet forging connections all over the world, we work together todevelop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.