PostDoc Position in the field of Sustainability, Architecture and Technology — USI – Università della Svizzera italiana
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Role overview
Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
Department/Institute: Academy of Architecture – Institute for Sustainability, Architecture and Technology (ISAT).
Role: PostDoc Position in the field of Sustainability, Architecture and Technology.
- Open position at Università della Svizzera italiana.
- Department/Institute: Academy of Architecture – Institute for Sustainability, Architecture and Technology (ISAT).
- Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the director and its board members to implement ISAT’s research agenda
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the director and its board members to implement ISAT’s research agenda
Application process
- Develop and coordinate grant applications and funding proposals
- Co-author academic publications and contribute to research dissemination
- Help build national and international research networks and partnerships
- If applicable, contribute to digital fabrication workflows or material research
- Support PhD supervision and mentoring Your Profile You are an innovative thinker with a strong affinity for design, architecture, technology, and sustainability, and you are eager to help shape a more responsible and forward-looking agenda in architecture and construction.
- You are passionate about your work, driven by a problem-solving mindset, and bring the following experience and qualities: pagina 2 / 2
- A PhD in architecture in the area of e.g. heritage, material research, (digital) fabrication, sustainable design and engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, for example in heritage / reuse, digital fabrication or material-based research
Contacts
- Ena Lloret-Fritschi: [email protected].
Additional details
- Structured, methodical, and strategical thinking and the ability to navigate complex problems Fluency in English; Italian is a strong plus Contract Terms
- Contract: 12-month position at 80-100% (following a trial period of 3 month) Start date: September 2025
- In the online form, you will be asked to declare that you have read and understood our privacy policy. To apply, submit a single PDF including: Letter of motivation
Notes and original content
- Structured, methodical, and strategical thinking and the ability to navigate complex problems
- Fluency in English;
- Italian is a strong plus Contract Terms
- Contract: 12-month position at 80-100% (following a trial period of 3 month)
- Start date: September 2025
- In the online form, you will be asked to declare that you have read and understood our privacy policy.
- To apply, submit a single PDF including:
- Letter of motivation
Questions about this listing
What salary does USI – Università della Svizzera italiana offer for this role?
USI – Università della Svizzera italiana lists CHF 49'500 - 75'000 gross per year for this position in Mendrisio. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does USI – Università della Svizzera italiana offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with USI – Università della Svizzera italiana during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
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