Postdoctoral Positions, History, Theory, and Heritage

Two fully funded postdoctoral positions are available to begin in the 2026-27 academic year, working primarily with Professor Cammy Brothers (https://actu.epfl.ch/news/appointment-of-epfl-professors-178/). It is a one year, renewable position.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be in their final year of their doctoral program with the expectation of a degree by October 1, 2026. The field is defined broadly as the art and architecture of the early modern Mediterranean world, 1100-1700, but the specific focus is open. 

Deadline: Applications should send the following in a single pdf by March 2, 2026:

• a letter of interest (1 page) indicating the candidate’s background and reason for pursuing a postdoctoral position
• a description of the proposed research and writing project to be pursued during the fellowship year (2-4 pages); it can be distinct from the Ph.D. topic but it can also be a publication plan building on the doctoral dissertation
• a writing sample (between 20 and 40 pages), for example a dissertation chapter, a published article, or an essay under review for publication
• an academic and/or professional c.v. (no more than three pages), including full educational background and language knowledge
• the names and contact information of two references (reference letters themselves will be solicited later in the evaluation process)

Contact: Queries and applications should be addressed to: brotherslabepfl@gmail.com

Please name your file LASTNAME_POSTDOCEPFL.pdf.

Salary: Postdoctoral funding is at standard EPFL rates:  in 2026 it is 88,000 CHF (more details are here: https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/people-experience/en/remuneration-and-benefits/salaries-of-other-staff-categories/)

NB: Knowledge of French is not a criterion for evaluation, but successful candidates will be encouraged to learn French upon acceptance; courses are available at EPFL.