JOB: Doctoral fellowships in History and Theory of Architecture, ETH Zurich

Job: Doctoral fellowships in History and Theory of Architecture, ETH Zurich

The doctoral program at the Institute of History and Theory of Architecture (gta), ETH Zurich, offers two fellowship positions to start on 1 October 2021. This program focuses 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 doctoral program is seeking junior researchers with a background in the history and theory of architecture and art or architects with research experience. Suitable candidates hold a university diploma or master’s degree in architecture, history of art or related fields and can demonstrate excellent research and writing skills. Female candidates are especially invited to apply for this fellowship.
Submission deadline: 15 February 2021. The application will have to include the following documents:

  • Letter of motivation;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Contact details for two academic references (contacts only, please; no letters will be accepted);
  • Outline of a research project to be completed during the fellowship

For more information and for applying via the ETH vacancies website, please follow this link.

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