OpenFieldInstitute for the Performing Arts and Film (IPF) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the Institute for the Performing Arts and Film, examining artistic documentary filmmaking, digital archiving, and bodily performance in virtual spaces.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Film Studies, Performance Studies, or Media History within last 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English; German advantageous
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Published research in international peer-reviewed journals on cinematic technologies or performance ecology
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried postdoctoral position: CHF 76,000–CHF 84,000/year gross + Swiss pension
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (employed postdoctoral fellow)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zurich University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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