Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport season tickets

Car sharing

Athletic facilities via ASVZ

Childcare benefits

Pension benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich’s Architecture & Technology Doctoral Programme invites outstanding candidates to join a 50+ international doctoral cohort. We offer two paid, full-time (100%), 3.5-year fellowships starting Oct 1, 2027.

You will be employed full-time with a monthly salary based on a standard ETH rate, supported by robust infrastructure and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will select a professorship (e.g., Gramazio Kohler Research, Block Research Group, DBT) and develop an independent research

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or related fields.
• English proficiency expected; language certificates not required.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research across ITA labs and ETH Zurich.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate productive synergies between architecture and technology.
• Engage with ITA professorships and mentors to develop your research proposal.
• Contribute to Arch_Tec_Lab research activities and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Architectural background

Engineering background

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in architecture/engineering or related fields

Tools

Computational design

Job description

Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

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

Since its inauguration, 32 scholars 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.

Please find the detailed information about the doctorate at ETH Zurich in the AVETH survival guide.

Project background

About the Programme

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.

• Architecture and Digital Fabrication (Gramazio Kohler Research)
• Architecture and Structures (Block Research Group)
• Structural Design
• Digital Building Technologies (DBT)
• Architecture and Building Systems (A/S)
• Construction Heritage and Preservation
• Architecture and Human Augmentation

You will join one of the above professorships under the respective professor/mentor. Hence, we expect you to choose one professorship most suitable for realising your research proposal and explicitly indicate this in your application 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.

Job description

• 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 evaluate if you need to take any additional exams at ETH during your first year of studies
• 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

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
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

We value diversity and sustainability

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.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Ms. Ewa Maciejewski, [e-mail] (no applications).

Further information about our institute can be found on our website.

About ETH Zürich

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