Postdoctoral fellowship on translational research in daylighting for human health and well-being

The company, ETH Zurich, is offering a postdoctoral fellowship on translational research in daylighting for human health and well-being. As a leading institution, ETH Zurich's Department of Architecture is ranked 4th in the global 2025 QS World University Ranking by Subject, and is part of the Daylight Integration Nexus initiative. The main day-to-day responsibilities of the role include conducting research at the intersection of health and building science, teaching, and supervision of theses. The fellow will also be involved in disseminating results and contributing to outreach activities, such as conferences and lectures. To be considered for the role, applicants must have a PhD in the biomedical or health sciences, or other relevant disciplines, as well as experience in relevant daylight research, demonstrated by publications or a PhD thesis. The fellowship offers the opportunity to work in a unique and interdisciplinary environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory and the Zero Carbon Building System Laboratory. ETH Zurich values diversity and sustainability, and promotes an inclusive culture, making it an attractive workplace for highly motivated researchers. The fellowship is for 18 months, starting on 1st April 2027 or upon agreement, and applications are accepted until October 18th, 2026.