The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Music, Art and Culture studies is currently seeking to recruit
1-3 POSTDOCTORAL 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 main duties of the post-doctoral researchers comprise working in the CoE by planning, carrying out, and reporting research on cognitive, emotional, embodied, interactive, therapeutic, and/or neural processes of music. The selected candidates are expected to actively collaborate with other researchers in the department, apply for external research funding, and participate in other activities in the CoE and in the scientific community. The duties also include teaching and supervision in the department.
The selected candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in musicology, music education, music therapy, psychology, information science, cognitive neuroscience or a similar subject. Experience in multidisciplinary research and participation in multidisciplinary research projects are considered an advantage.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. A doctoral degree suitable for the research area is required.
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 multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important.
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 Lakeland, and has excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities.
The city of Jyväskylä is a major educational center and the city has a large student population. As such there is a vibrant cultural scene in the city. We offer a great and lively university campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.
Salary
The annual salary range will be approximately 39,000 EUR EUR for the postdoctoral researcher (gross income, including holiday bonus) depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.
How to apply?
The following documents shall be attached to the online application in English as PDF files (each attachment is named after the applicant).
1. A short application letter;
2. Curriculum vitae (CV) which is to be written in accordance with good scientific practice and the following CV template: http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae . Please include the names and contact details of two academic referees in your CV;
3. Study certificates;
4. List of publications with the 5 most important articles highlighted;
5. Research plan (max. 3 pages and list of sources).
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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