2 Postdoctoral Positions, History, Theory, and Heritage, EPFL Lausanne
Two fully funded postdoctoral positions are available to begin in the 2026-27 academic year, working primarily with Professor Cammy Brothers (https://actu.epfl.ch/news/appointment-of-epfl-professors-178/). It is a one year, renewable position.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be in their final year of their doctoral program with the expectation of a degree by October 1, 2026. The field is defined broadly as the art and architecture of the early modern Mediterranean world, 1100-1700, but the specific focus is open.
Deadline: Applications should send the following in a single pdf by March 2, 2026:
a letter of interest (1 page) indicating the candidate’s background and reason for pursuing a postdoctoral position a description of the proposed research and writing project to be pursued during the fellowship year (2-4 pages); it can be distinct from the Ph.D. topic but it can also be a publication plan building on the doctoral dissertation a writing sample (between 20 and 40 pages), for example a dissertation chapter, a published article, or an essay under review for publication an academic and/or professional c.v. (no more than three pages), including full educational background and language knowledge the names and contact information of two references (reference letters themselves will be solicited later in the evaluation process)
Contact: Queries and applications should be addressed to: brotherslabepfl@gmail.com
Please name your file LASTNAME_POSTDOCEPFL.pdf.
Salary: Postdoctoral funding is at standard EPFL rates: in 2026 it is 88,000 CHF (more details are here: https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/people-experience/en/remuneration-and-benefits/salaries-of-other-staff-categories/)
NB: Knowledge of French is not a criterion for evaluation, but successful candidates will be encouraged to learn French upon acceptance; courses are available at EPFL.
Doctoral Positions in History, Theory, and Heritage at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne.
2 fully funded doctoral positions are available to begin in the 2026-27 academic year, working primarily with Professor Cammy Brothers (https://actu.epfl.ch/news/appointment-of-epfl-professors-178/).
Doctoral candidates should have a background in the history of art, architecture, or related disciplines; an undergraduate or masters degree expected by July, 2026; demonstrable writing and research skills; an interest in Early Modern art and architecture of Italy, Spain, or the Mediterranean world; and an appropriate language background (including English fluency and knowledge of languages relevant to proposed research area).
Knowledge of French is not a criterion for evaluation, but successful candidates will be encouraged to learn French upon acceptance; courses are available at EPFL.
Doctoral applicants should send the following in a single pdf by March 2, 2026:
a letter of interest (1 page) indicating the candidate’s background and reason for pursuing doctoral study
a writing sample (between 5 and 20 pages), for example an undergraduate seminar paper or chapter of a masters’ thesis
a description of the proposed doctoral research project (2-4 pages)
an academic and/or professional c.v. (no more than two pages), including full educational background and language knowledge
the names and contact information of two references (reference letters themselves will be solicited later in the evaluation process)
Queries and applications should be addressed to: brotherslabepfl@gmail.com
Please name your file LASTNAME_ARCHEPFL.pdf.
Doctoral funding is at standard EPFL rates: https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/doctoral-studies-structure/doctoral-students-salary/
Please note that selected doctoral candidates will subsequently apply to the doctoral program at EDAR: https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edar-architecture-and-sciences-of-the-city/; the deadline is April 30, 2026