Doctoral Program in Architecture & Technology, ETH Zurich 2626 views

The Doctoral Program in Architecture & Technology is focused on the training of scholars in the fields of engineering, science and technology in architecture, with a emphasis on architecture, building engineering and digital and computational technologies.

Number of places: 3 full-time (100%) PhD positions

Starting date: October 1, 2018

Duration: funding for 3 years; possibility of extension for up to 6 additional months

About the Program

• The PhD program in Architecture and Technology is a highly interdisciplinary, offered and managed jointly by the chairs at the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at the department of Architecture (D-ARCH), ETH Zurich.

The following professors/chairs are currently involved in A&T PhD program. Successful applicants will join one of these chairs:

Chairs of the Institute of Technology in Architecture

• Architecture and the Building Process
• Architecture and Digital Fabrication
• Building Physics
• Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD)
• Structural Design
• Architecture and Building Systems
• Architecture and Structures (BRG)
• Digital Building Technologies

Requirements:

• The application process is highly competitive.
• Applicant must be excellent young researcher with a background in engineering and technology, as well as architects with experience in research and an interest in relating building technology or engineering to building practice.
• Applicant’s research interests and directions must be matched to one of the mentioned research groups.
• Applicant must hold a Master’s degree obtained at university level (equivalent to the FHEQ-Level 7) in architecture, engineering or related fields

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online. Application must include the following:
• Letter of motivation describing future career intentions, reasons for wanting to pursue a PhD in Architecture & Technology at ETH Zurich, arguments why applicant would be a good candidate and how the background has prepared them for doctoral studies.
• Applicant must mention the preferred professorship at ITA
• Research statement (maximum 3 pages)
• 3 letters of recommendation.
• Referees must send their recommendation letters directly
• CV, including a publication list and a portfolio or related work samples