Professor of Architecture and Infrastructures

ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Deadline: 14 Feb 2026

11 Dec 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

ETH Zürich
Research Field

Architecture
Engineering » Civil engineering
Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Country

Switzerland
Application Deadline

14 Feb 2026 - 23:14 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Other
Job Status

Other
Hours Per Week

42
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Architecture (www.arch.ethz.ch ) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship is located at the Institute of Design and Architecture IEA (www.iea.arch.ethz.ch ).

The new professor is mainly responsible for teaching a design studio and giving lectures for students in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programme in Architecture, including the supervision of Master's theses. Teaching will cover theoretical foundations, methodological skills and specialized knowledge in the field of design and integration of contemporary infrastructures. Positioned at the intersection of architecture,Oelandscape and urban planning, it will promote a contextual and sustainable vision beyond purely functional and technological approaches. Contemporary digital design and production techniques are, in general, an integral part of the sustainable architectural debate.

Description

The new professor is expected to propose and develop a state-of-the-art research agenda. The focus is on the investigation and development of relevant topics that contribute to the advancement of architecture as a discipline, through a mutual interaction between theory and practice. All activities should be consistent with the principles of Baukultur, paying particular attention to the cultural, ecological and social dimensions of infrastructure. The position requires a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with professorships among the Department of Architecture and across ETH Zurich. Of particular importance is the collaboration with the chairs at the Institute of Design and Architecture (IEA) and strong interest in cooperation with the chairs at the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS).

Requirements

Successful candidates must have a substantial built OEuvre and competence in design and realization of high-quality architecture with infrastructural relevance. They have a background in architecture, engineering,Oelandscape architecture, or a related interdisciplinary field. Qualifications include a university degree, accreditation by architects and usually experience, both in research and teaching. Competence in leading a group and contribution to the development of the Department of Architecture beyond the boundaries of the discipline are expected. In general, at ETH Zurich courses are taught in German or English.

We offer

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples and care responsibilities.


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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
ETH Zürich
Country
Switzerland
City
Zürich
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Contact
City

8092 Zürich
Website

https://www.ethz.ch
Street

ETH Zürich Hauptgebäude, Rämistrasse 101

STATUS: EXPIRED

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