The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Music, Art and Culture studies is currently seeking to recruit
1-3 DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
for a fixed-term period of a maximum of 4 years, starting on August 1st, 2022 (or as soon as possible after this).
Qualifications we are looking for
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Music, Mind, Body, and Brain (2022–2029), nominated by the Academy of Finland, studies music as a multimodal human experience and as a versatile engine of change, throughout the life span and in health and disease. The research of the CoE is multidisciplinary and empirical, merging both basic and applied research perspectives. The research is a combination of cognitive musicology, psychology, education, therapy, computer science and cognitive neuroscience. The CoE aims to determine how the cognitive, emotional, embodied and interactional experience of music and the brain mechanisms underlying it change over the course of human life and in different disorders. It also aims to determine how music-based interventions can be optimised to enhance learning and emotional, cognitive, motor and social wellbeing in educational, everyday and rehabilitation settings. Finally, it will explore what individual, contextual, psychological and neural mechanisms explain the efficacy of music.
The doctoral researchers will focus on preparing a compilation PhD thesis on topics that are closely related to the scope of the CoE. The selected candidates must have a Master's degree in musicology, music education, music therapy, psychology, information science, cognitive neuroscience or a similar subject by the time of commencement of the contract.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Doctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The MSc degree required for the position must have been completed before starting the position. A good command of English is required. The study right for a postgraduate degree required in the position is applied for from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences after selection, unless the applicant already has one.
What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?
At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish Lake District having excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The city of Jyväskylä is a major educational center with a large student population and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. For more information regarding the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.
The selected applicant will be paid a standard Finnish PhD salary. The annual salary for a Doctoral Researcher will be approximately 28,000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus). With progress of the thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Universities. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
How to apply?
Please attach following documents to the online application in English:
1. Application letter, stating your interest in this doctoral researcher’s position;
2. Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering where possible the researcher´s CV template by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity. See: http://www.tenk.fi/en. Please include the names and contact details of two academic referees in your CV;
3. Study certificates;
4. A research plan (max. 3 pages + reference list).
Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by February 28, 2022.
For further information please contact vice-head of the department, associate professor Suvi Saarikallio, suvi.saarikallio@jyu.fi, +358 536 1900, or professor Petri Toiviainen, petri.toiviainen@jyu.fi, +358 50 354 1753.
The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is a strong contributor to human sciences. It has a central role in understanding and developing human activities and the structures of society. The faculty is a unique, strongly profiled unit that conducts internationally significant research with societal impact. Research and education at the faculty focus on culture, arts, traditions, languages and communication, social sciences and philosophy
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