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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoctoral position in History and Theory of Architecture

Mission

The lab THEMA within the Institute of Architecture at EPFL has an open position for a postdoctoral position to commence on or before January 2025. THEMA is led by Prof Dr Sarah Nichols and studies the conditions of architectural production in the past and today with a particular focus on building materials. Find out more about our work at www.thema.epfl.ch
 
The postdoctoral fellow will have the space to independently develop a project within the remit of the lab’s mission while contributing to ongoing projects and gaining experience in undergraduate teaching. Fellows will be supported with excellent research facilities and resources for conference presentations, journal publications, and research travel for archival or field work. The position will be a minimum of 1.5-2 years with the possibility to extend. The position is intended at 70% with some flexibility depending on the profile of the candidate (minimum 50% up to 100%).

 

 

Profile

We are seeking scholars with a background in the history of architecture or a related field. Suitable candidates hold a PhD in a relevant subject or are planning to defend before the end of 2024. We are particularly keen on hearing from candidates with an interest in production studies and/or building materials and construction, familiarity with archival research, and with excellent written English. Additional language fluency and familiarity with research geographies beyond Western Europe and North America are particularly useful.

 

Application procedure

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a research statement (maximum two pages), and the names of three references including contact details. Applications should be sent through the portal here (link) and should be addressed to:
THEMA ENAC IA EPFL
Prof. Dr. Sarah Nichols
BP 4245
Station 16
1015 Lausanne

 

For more information about EPFL, ENAC, the Section and Institute of Architecture, see the links below:
https://www.epfl.ch/en/
https://www.epfl.ch/schools/enac/
https://www.epfl.ch/schools/enac/research/institute-of-architecture-ia/
 
For any questions, please email thema@epfl.ch (no applications received on this address shall be considered)

 

Application deadline: October 15 2024

 

Informations

Contract Start Date : 01/01/2025 

Activity Rate Min : 70,00 

Activity Rate Max : 70,00 

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, renewable 

Reference: 1011 










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