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We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. LTU ARC (Arts-based Research Center) is a platform for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of art and science. An overarching ambition of LTU ARC is the creation of forms of interdisciplinary and artistic co-creation, where the collaborative also includes inclusive methods of citizen science. The basis of LTU ARC is two research clusters exploring overlapping thematic areas. These form a framework for a joint graduate school that introduces new PhD students to exploratory research practices in interaction with senior researchers and artists. Subject description For the subject description of the subject Musical Performance, see link Musical Performance | Luleå University of Technology (ltu.se) Project description GEMM (Gesture, Embodiment and Machines in Music) is a research cluster within LTU ARC that unites researchers from the School of Music in Piteå and the Theatre Academy in Luleå. Through an interdisciplinary approach, researchers in musical performance, sound technology and stage design are united. Studio Acusticum and the University Organ constitute infrastructure of national and international importance. GEMM conducts cutting-edge research on interactivity and mediation with a particular focus on telematic performance and remote control of instruments from gestural and spatial perspectives. GEMM conducts basic research in musical and scenic performance through the development of methods for multimodal data collection and analysis. In the study of user-instrument interaction, the research group seeks new knowledge about composition, interpretation and improvisation, but also about technological mediation. At the same time, applied research is important, and here the collaboration with professional actors in music and theater is a key factor. GEMM aims to drive developments in music and theater, regionally, nationally and internationally. In direct collaboration with regional actors, new artistic projects, compositions and technological tools are created that explore the role of the performing arts in society with a focus on sustainability and inclusion. For complete advertisement please visit ltu.se/ledigajobb Work tasks The working method in the research group is interdisciplinary and is based on combinations of quantitative, qualitative and artistic investigations. Quantitative analysis of movement data is combined with qualitative analysis of video documentation with the aim of increasing the understanding of how musicians' movements are an integral part of musical perception and creation and, on the other hand, as part of the creation of new scenically designed multimedia works. The postdoctoral researcher will work together with other researchers in GEMM: - Conduct interdisciplinary research in a field between systematic musicology, computer-generated analysis, qualitative analysis and artistic research. - Take overall responsibility for quantitative analysis of movement data and artistic interpretation of movement data. This may include the creation of interactive systems as well as research on remote communication between musicians and remote control of instruments. - Research results will be discussed in joint and individual papers, and presented in artistic productions. Qualifications To be eligible, the applicant must have a PhD or equivalent foreign degree in music, musicology, computer-aided analysis of musical data or equivalent. It is an advantage if the degree was obtained no more than three years before the closing date for applications for this post. If there are special reasons, those who have obtained a doctorate/artistic doctorate earlier may be considered, for example in the case of various types of statutory leave. Other assessment criteria - Knowledge of musicological analysis of musical gestures - Experience in computerized analysis of motion capture and auditory data - Knowledge of computer programming, also with a focus on interactive electronics and intermedia. - The researcher should be able to stay at the Luleå University of Technology campus in Piteå at least two weeks per month. - Good English language skills are necessary to participate in the cross-border and international research context. Information about the position For this position, the employment period is 80% during the period January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026. Place of employment: Piteå. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Stefan Östersjö, Professor of Musical Performance 076 102 97 25, stefan.ostersjo@ltu.se or Sture Kuusisalo, Head of Department, 0911-72642, sture.kuusisalo@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Joanna Hübinette, 0920-49 3432 joanna.hubinette@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se Application form The application should include; a personal letter describing your research interests, degree certificate, CV and other documents confirming the content of this, two recent publications, a list of publications, three references. We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Artistic documentation in physical formats that you wish to include in your application can be sent to Luleå University of Technology, Registrar, 971 87 Luleå, Sweden. In such cases, the item must be marked with the reference number shown below. The application should preferably be written in English and diplomas should be written in Swedish or English. Reference number: 4185-2024 Deadline for applications: November 15, 2024