2-6 Doctoral Researchers, CoE in Music, Mind, Body and Brain
About this role
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Music, Mind, Body and Brain at the Department of Music, Art and Culture studies of the University of Jyväskylä is currently seeking to recruit 2-6 Doctoral Researchers for a 3-year position. The contract begins on 4.1.2027. The fixed-term position is for completing doctoral studies. The position focuses on doctoral studies and research within the Centre of Excellence.
About the position
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (MMBB, 2022-2029; www.jyu.fi/mmbb) studies the cognitive, emotional, bodily and interactive experiences of music. More specifically, the CoE investigates how the experience of music changes across the life span and manifests itself in health and illness, as well as how music-based interventions can support learning, development, everyday well-being, and rehabilitation. The research focuses on elucidating the individual, situational, musical and psychological mechanisms that underlie the phenomena in question and explain the power of music. A central component of the research programme is the integration of experimental, computational, psychometric, and statistical approaches to investigate the mechanisms and outcomes of musical engagement.
The researcher will work closely with the MMBB research team and contribute to data collection and analysis across multiple settings. The doctoral researcher will be expected to conduct rigorous research focusing on quantitative approaches, publish findings in international peer-reviewed journals, and complete the doctoral studies required for the PhD degree.
Who should apply
We expect the following from you:
A master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, musicology, music technology, education, health sciences, computer science, data science or other relevant discipline
Familiarity with methods for studying human behaviour, such as physiological measurement, psychometrics, movement analysis, or experimental design
Rigorous competence in research me