SNF Postdoc: 100 % - In Architecture and Urban Design

Postdoc position in architecture, building culture, and spatial practices at the Swiss language border within the framework of an interdisciplinary, four-year SNF project. SNF Postdoc: 100 % - In Architecture and Urban Design Department: Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering Start date: 1 February 2027 (Temporary, 4 years) Tasks * The project <<Espaces Croisés: Baukulturelle Kontaktzonen an der Schweizer Sprachgrenze seit 1960>> is based at the Institut Urban Landscape of the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften ZHAW (Prof. Dr. Maxime Zaugg) and at the Historical Institute of the University of Bern (Prof. Dr. Silvia Berger Ziauddin). It includes two doctoral positions as well as one postdoc position. The project investigates how an independent planning culture has developed since the 1960s along the Swiss D/F language border (<<Röstigraben>>), which materializes in architecture and urban design, becomes visible and negotiable in social practices, and exhibits specific building culture characteristics today (for more information on the project see [ ](< >)). The postdoc project based at the Institut Urban Landscape of the ZHAW is responsible for the scientific synthesis of the case studies, the coordination of the overall project, and the development of central research and mediation formats, including scientific publications, workshops, an exhibition, and a digital building culture atlas. * Participation and coordination in the SNF research project <<Espaces Croisés: Baukulturelle Kontaktzonen an der Schweizer Sprachgrenze seit 1960>> * Independent research on architecture, urban design, and building culture history within the thematic framework of the project * Scientific support and professional exchange with the PhD candidates of the project * Participation in the conception and development of a digital atlas of the Swiss language border and its building culture interconnections * Participation in the conception, research, and implementation of an exhibition within the framework of the research project * Participation in the organization of workshops, excursions, conferences, and research formats * Collaboration with national and international research partners * Participation in the activities of the Institut Urban Landscape (IUL) Profile * You have a completed doctorate in architecture, architectural history/theory, urban design history, urban studies, or a related discipline. * You demonstrate an independent research profile in the field of architecture, urban design, cultural, or spatial research. * Good language skills in German, French, and English are an advantage; however, knowledge of all three languages is not required. * You have experience with scientific publications and presentations in international contexts. * You are interested in interdisciplinary questions at the interface of architecture, city, landscape, building culture, and society. * You are interested in participating in a multi-year, collaborative research project. * Experience in the field of exhibitions, digital mediation formats, or cartographic/digital methods is an advantage. * Residence in Switzerland is required for the duration of the project. What we offer for this The ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-sector universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. The [Departement Architektur, Gestaltung und Bauingenieurwesen](< >) of the ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften is among the most innovative training centers of this type in Switzerland and combines teaching, research, continuing education, and practice. We offer you an exciting and versatile activity in a dynamic research environment at the Institut Urban Landscape (IUL), which is dedicated to current questions of city, landscape, building culture, sustainability, and spatial transformation. The place of work is the attractive Halle 180 of the Department of Architecture of the ZHAW in Winterthur. The ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity, and innovation. What we offer We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the page [Arbeiten an der ZHAW](< >). Here are the most important key points: Contact Prof. Dr. j4id10400940a j4it0938a j4iy26a