Call for Expressions of Interest: PhD Researcher Position – TIDAL ArtS

The Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI) invites expressions of interest for one PhD researcher position in the fields of Architecture or Digital Media, within the EU-funded project TIDAL ArtS.

This position is funded through a 12-month grant, renewable for an additional 12 months, up to a maximum of 24 months.
Application deadline: 7 February 2026.

About the project:

TIDAL ArtS is an interdisciplinary initiative working at the intersection of art, design, science, and more-than-human practices, contributing to the European Union’s Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030.

Inspired by Astrida Neimanis’s concepts of Bodies of Water and the Hydrocommons, the project approaches water as both subject and practice. It adopts tidal cycles as a co-design methodology, fostering iterative engagements with local communities, scientists, and cultural actors, and enabling situated, relational, and more-than-human forms of collaboration.

Position details

  • Role: PhD Researcher
  • Host: ITI – Interactive Technologies Institute, Lisbon
  • Fields: Architecture or Digital Media
  • Funding: 12-month grant, renewable up to 24 months
  • Location: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Deadline: 7 February 2026

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the project through research, coordination, and creative activities, including:

  • Writing and editing academic and non-academic publications
  • Curatorial accompaniment, documentation, and reporting of artistic residencies
  • Communication of residency outcomes and project results
  • Monitoring project progress and supporting reporting activities

Profile

Applicants should have a background in Architecture, Design, Digital Media, or related fields, with an interest in interdisciplinary research, curatorial practices, and ecological or more-than-human perspectives. Strong organisational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Application process

Interested candidates should submit an expression of interest by email to marianapestana@tecnico.ulisboa.pt, including:

  • A short motivation letter outlining research interests and relevance to TIDAL ArtS
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Contact details

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file by 7 February 2026.
Further details on eligibility, selection, and timelines will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

More information about ITI: https://iti.larsys.pt/vision-mission/
Project website: https://tidalarts.eu/