Postdoctoral Fellowship on Integrative Research in the Art and Design of Daylight 100%, Zurich, fixed-term The Department of Architecture (DARCH) invites an excellent postdoctoral fellow to take the next step in his or her career, expanding expertise in the art and design of daylight to form an independent research field at the Daylight Integration Nexus (DINx). Supported by Velux Stiftung, the Architecture and Building Systems (A/S) group together with the Chair of Architecture and Urban Design form the DINx, a platform to integrate daylighting into research and teaching at DARCH. The fellow will be hosted by the chair of Architecture and Building Systems (A/S) at the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) in collaboration with the Chair of Architecture and Urban Design at the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS). A/S investigates passive and active systems for energy supply and climate control in buildings, aiming for an understanding of how building systems and materials interact with architectural design and the human occupant. The A/S Zero Carbon Building Systems (ZCBS) Lab provides a unique platform for experimental research under local or emulated global climates, that complements the ample opportunities offered by the ITA, in particular in the area of digital fabrication, and applied projects and design case studies conducted by LUS. Project background DINx is a platform to intersect and expand daylight research and teaching at ETH Zurich’s DARCH, supported by the Velux Stiftung. Over the course of three years, we will explore the integration and translation of selected topics in daylighting into other, active research domains at DARCH and especially at ITA from a systemic perspective. DINx will host three post-doctoral fellows. The fellows will explore novel approaches to integrate daylighting into other active research domains at DARCH; and to translate between research on health effects of daylight and building sciences. Coordinated by the DINx, the fellowships leverage and inform the laboratories and workshops at the Institute of Technology in Architecture, where findings shall materialize and be tested. Job description Independently conduct research integrating the design and art of daylighting in context of other active research domains at DARCH, in particular at ITA and LUS Active role in teaching formats at DARCH, e.g., lectures and design studios, and supervision of theses Dissemination of results and contribution to outreach activities within and beyond DARCH, e.g., contributions to one Daylight Academy Conference, one symposium and one open lecture at DARCH Profile Do lighting and daylight play a central role in your excellent practice-based research in architecture, the arts, or design? And are you ready to make an impact by expanding and integrating this expertise into the wider context of pressing research domains, changing the way we design future buildings and cities? This 18-month postdoctoral fellowship on integrative research in the art and design of daylight offers the unique opportunity to shape and carry out your own systemic research and teaching at the intersection of your practice-based expertise with any other domains in building and urban design, that are actively researched at the Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) at ETH Zurich. Experience in practice-based research in the art and design with light and daylight, or relevant research (demonstrated by project portfolio, publications, or PhD thesis) Masters degree in architecture, urban design, arts, or another relevant discipline, PhD preferred Workplace We offer Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society D-ARCH is ranked 4th in the global 2025 QS World University Ranking by Subject, with ITA as a leading multi-disciplinary institute for research and teaching technology in architecture. ITA hosts unique experimental facilities, including the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory (RFL) and the Zero Carbon Building System Laboratory (ZCBS) for daylight and integrated systems research, and the Digital Design Lab. LUS provides access to unique design and applied project frameworks in urban transformation. You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. We look forward to receiving your complete online application, which shall include: Motivation letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications. Research proposal with clear statement of objectives, expected outcomes, and schedule, including how your project would link to ongoing research and facilities at ITA or LUS (max. 2500 words excl. references), as a PDF. CV, project and publication list, highlighting selected projects and publications that are relevant for the proposed research. Copies of relevant diplomas and work samples. Two reference contacts or reference letters. Further information about the Department of Architecture can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Ms. Kindler-Gordon, kindler@arch.ethz.ch (no applications). Applications are accepted until February 28th, 2026. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. Apply with your independent research project idea which you would like to pursue at the DINx at ETH Zürich! We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. About ETH Zürich ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow. Wenn Sie sich auf diese Stelle bewerben, erwähnen Sie bitte dass Sie sie auf Universitoxy gesehen haben.

Postdoctoral Fellowship on Integrative Research in the Art and Design of Daylight

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Department of Architecture (DARCH) invites an excellent postdoctoral fellow to take the next step in his or her career, expanding expertise in the art and design of daylight to form an independent research field at the Daylight Integration Nexus (DINx).

Supported by Velux Stiftung, the Architecture and Building Systems (A/S) group together with the Chair of Architecture and Urban Design form the DINx, a platform to integrate daylighting into research and teaching at DARCH. The fellow will be hosted by the chair of Architecture and Building Systems (A/S) at the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) in collaboration with the Chair of Architecture and Urban Design at the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS). A/S investigates passive and active systems for energy supply and climate control in buildings, aiming for an understanding of how building systems and materials interact with architectural design and the human occupant. The A/S Zero Carbon Building Systems (ZCBS) Lab provides a unique platform for experimental research under local or emulated global climates, that complements the ample opportunities offered by the ITA, in particular in the area of digital fabrication, and applied projects and design case studies conducted by LUS.

Project background

DINx is a platform to intersect and expand daylight research and teaching at ETH Zurich’s DARCH, supported by the Velux Stiftung. Over the course of three years, we will explore the integration and translation of selected topics in daylighting into other, active research domains at DARCH and especially at ITA from a systemic perspective. DINx will host three post-doctoral fellows. The fellows will explore novel approaches to integrate daylighting into other active research domains at DARCH; and to translate between research on health effects of daylight and building sciences. Coordinated by the DINx, the fellowships leverage and inform the laboratories and workshops at the Institute of Technology in Architecture, where findings shall materialize and be tested.

Job description

Independently conduct research integrating the design and art of daylighting in context of other active research domains at DARCH, in particular at ITA and LUS
Active role in teaching formats at DARCH, e.g., lectures and design studios, and supervision of theses
Dissemination of results and contribution to outreach activities within and beyond DARCH, e.g., contributions to one Daylight Academy Conference, one symposium and one open lecture at DARCH

Profile

Do lighting and daylight play a central role in your excellent practice-based research in architecture, the arts, or design?
And are you ready to make an impact by expanding and integrating this expertise into the wider context of pressing research domains, changing the way we design future buildings and cities?
This 18-month postdoctoral fellowship on integrative research in the art and design of daylight offers the unique opportunity to shape and carry out your own systemic research and teaching at the intersection of your practice-based expertise with any other domains in building and urban design, that are actively researched at the Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) at ETH Zurich.
Experience in practice-based research in the art and design with light and daylight, or relevant research (demonstrated by project portfolio, publications, or PhD thesis)
Masters degree in architecture, urban design, arts, or another relevant discipline, PhD preferred

Workplace

We offer

Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
D-ARCH is ranked 4th in the global 2025 QS World University Ranking by Subject, with ITA as a leading multi-disciplinary institute for research and teaching technology in architecture. ITA hosts unique experimental facilities, including the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory (RFL) and the Zero Carbon Building System Laboratory (ZCBS) for daylight and integrated systems research, and the Digital Design Lab. LUS provides access to unique design and applied project frameworks in urban transformation.
You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

chevron_right Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application, which shall include:

Motivation letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications.
Research proposal with clear statement of objectives, expected outcomes, and schedule, including how your project would link to ongoing research and facilities at ITA or LUS (max. 2500 words excl. references), as a PDF.
CV, project and publication list, highlighting selected projects and publications that are relevant for the proposed research.
Copies of relevant diplomas and work samples.
Two reference contacts or reference letters.

Further information about the Department of Architecture can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Ms. Kindler-Gordon, kindler@arch.ethz.ch (no applications).

Applications are accepted until February 28th, 2026. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. Apply with your independent research project idea which you would like to pursue at the DINx at ETH Zürich!

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

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