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Two NOMIS Fellowships at eikones, University of Basel University of Basel in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

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Switzerland

University

University of Basel

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Keywords

Sociology
Art History
Visual Culture
Philosophy
Imaging Science
Art
History
Philosophy Of Science
History Of Science
Semiotics
Cultural History
Cultural Studie

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About this position

eikones – Center for the Theory and History of the Image at the University of Basel invites applications for two one-year NOMIS Fellowships beginning 1 September 2027. The fellowships are intended for outstanding junior and senior researchers in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences whose work speaks to the central theme of the call: images as models or paradigms in scientific and aesthetic contexts.

The fellowship program supports innovative, interdisciplinary research on how images function as instruments of knowledge, interpretation, learning, and communication. The center is especially interested in projects that examine the evidential, didactic, symbolic, and exemplary roles of images, and in studies that connect a specific discipline with broader image studies. Example topics include the history and theory of imaging techniques in the natural sciences, the role of visual ideals and stereotypes in social and political contexts, and the formation or dissolution of canons, iconographies, character types, and styles in the arts.

Fellows will be based at eikones in Basel and are expected to participate in selected institutional events. The fellowship offers a generous salary, travel funds, conference funds, and access to excellent academic infrastructure, while freeing fellows from teaching and administrative duties.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have already published either a monograph (for example, a dissertation) or three articles in journals or collected volumes. Applicants from all academic fields are welcome, provided their research relates to images as models. Applications may be submitted in German or English. Preference will be given to excellent young scholars with innovative approaches.

Application materials: cover letter, CV, contact details for two references (no letters), copy of doctoral diploma, project description of 2–3 pages plus references, and a published writing sample of around 20 pages. All materials 1–6 must be uploaded together as a single PDF in the “resume” field, with an additional cover letter uploaded separately in the “cover letter” field. Applications must be submitted through the University of Basel online portal by 13 September 2026. Inquiries may be sent to [email protected].

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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