JOB: 2 doctoral positions, History & Theory of Architecture, ETH Zurich

JOB: 2 doctoral positions, History & Theory of Architecture, ETH Zurich

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.
ETH Zurich is looking for junior researchers with a background in history and theory of architecture and art or architects with research experience. Suitable candidates hold a diploma or a master’s degree acquired at university level in architecture, history of art or related fields.
The selected candidates will be enrolled at ETH Zurich. The position will start on 1 October 2019. The positions are available for a duration of 3 years.
Submission deadline: 15 February 2019.
Applicants should include a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, 2 contact details for academic references, and an outline of their future research project.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE, using the link provided on the ETH vacancies website:
https://apply.refline.ch/845721/6714/pub/1/index.html (click on “Apply Now”)
Please note that only applications submitted through the online application portal of the ETH are accepted.
Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
For information about the program, the open positions and our department, please visit the websites http://doctoral-program.gta.arch.ethz.ch, http://www.gta.arch.ethz.ch and http://www.arch.ethz.ch. If you should have any other questions contact Dr. Ita Heinze-Greenberg by email: doctoral-program@gta.arch.ethz.ch.
For general information see: https://www.ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/working-teaching-and-research/welcome-center.html

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