National survey on cycling practices and interviews among new utility cyclists University of Lausanne - UNIL in Switzerland

PostDoc in Urban Planning at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL This is a 2-year postdoctoral opening in the Land Use Systems Group within the Land Change Science research unit at WSL, part of the ETH Domain. The position is embedded in the SNSF-funded UNSEAL project, “Understanding and enabling the transition towards reverting soil sealing for improving urban biodiversity and nature-based solutions.” The project focuses on comparative case study research on ...

Fully funded PhD position in Human Geography at the University of Zurich . The project is part of an SNSF research initiative led by Dr. Sara Landolt and examines racism and classism in Switzerland’s elite secondary schools (Gymnasia). The work involves qualitative fieldwork and interviews with headteachers and students, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in geography, education, sociology, and related social-science research. The position is a 4-year PhD starting in October 2026 ,...

Doctoral offer at the University of Geneva for the Vertical Africa (VERTICAF) project, hosted by IGEDT (Institute for Environmental Governance and Territorial Development) within the University of Geneva and linked to SNSF / UNIGE / EPFL . The PhD focuses on geography , urban planning , urban studies , urban governance , GIS , spatial analysis , ethnography , and mixed methods . Fieldwork will take place in African cities , specifically Dakar , Kigali , and Luanda . Research themes include land,...

Fully funded PhD position in Human Geography at the University of Zurich (Department of Geography / GIUZ), Switzerland. The vacancy is for a doctoral researcher to contribute to an SNSF-funded project. The post is centered on geography and may connect with broader environmental science and social science themes, depending on the project focus. This is a PhD opening and is described as fully funded . No specific stipend amount, tuition details, or waiver information are mentioned in the post. Eli...

PhD position in Climate-Resilient Walkability and Urban Heat Adaptation at the School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg (HEIA-FR) , a member institution of HES-SO, in collaboration with EPFL and connected partners including the University of Fribourg. The project, COOLWALK – Reinforcing Walkability in City Centres in the Context of Climate Change , is an interdisciplinary research opportunity focused on urban walkability , urban heat islands , thermal comfort , climate adaptation , mob...