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Job reference
20/108136
Date posted
24/02/2020
Application closing date
23/03/2020
Salary
£36,914 - £51,034 per annum.
Job category/type
Academic
Attachments
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Lecturer in Sound and Music Computing
Job description
The School of Arts, English and Languages (AEL) seeks to recruit a Lecturer in Sound and Music Computing. The successful candidate will deliver modules on the BSc Audio Engineering (delivered jointly by the School of Arts, English and Languages and the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) and modules on Music programmes more
broadly based on experience and interests of the appointee. They will offer dedicated expertise in Sound and Music Computing and produce REF-returnable outputs of national and international significance.
The school provides industry-engaged and research-led programmes to ensure a flexible learning experience, and prepare graduates for the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. Our cutting-edge facilities include both stereo and surround sound production studios; recording studios; concert venues, including the world-leading Sonic Lab; a television and radio broadcast studio, the Film Studio; Queen's Film Theatre; and the Brian Friel Theatre. Our equipment store boasts a wide range of digital audio and video equipment, including high-end studio microphones, audio recorders, Virtual Reality headsets and 4k HD cameras.
The successful candidate must have:
A completed PhD on a topic within Sound and Music Computing or a related field (near completion will be considered if viva date has been set).
A publication record in peer reviewed journals /conference papers/other forms of research output, appropriate to stage of career.
Research experience must be in one or more of the following areas:
Real-time simulation and sound synthesis
Music-related human-computer interaction and mapping strategies
Music-related sensor and actuator technologies
Evaluation and diagnostics studies of new digital musical instruments
Musical robotics
Machine learning for digital musical instruments
Spatial audio
Immersive technologies (for VR/AR, gaming)
Digital Audio Effects
Audio signal processing and computing
Ability to make a contribution to the Research Excellence Framework (REF), appropriate to stage of career.
Research interests that are sustainable and which complement or enhance research activities of the Sonic Arts Research Centre.
Evidence of ability to earn external research income, appropriate to stage of career.
Teaching experience at tertiary level appropriate to stage of career.
AEL is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and student body. In particular, the school is committed to supporting the career progression of women in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL) in line with the Athena SWAN Charter.
Queen's University Belfast is a driver of innovation and talent based on excellence. Throughout the University, our academics are collaborating across disciplines and with outside agencies and institutions on projects of world significance. We are connected and networked with strategic partnerships across the world, helping us to expand our impact on wider society locally, nationally and globally. The University is committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best global talent within an environment that enables them to realise their full potential.
We are a leader in gender equality and diversity, and are one of the UK's most successful universities in the Athena SWAN initiative which promotes gender equality and career progression. We are ranked 1st in the UK for knowledge transfer partnerships, (Innovate UK) 9th in the UK for University facilities (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018) and 14th in the UK for research quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
Based in Belfast, a modern capital city, our beautiful campus is surrounded by abundant acres of parkland and is renowned as one of the safest and affordable cities in the UK. The choice of local Schools from pre-nursery upwards are some of the best available, and lovers of the outdoors can enjoy any number of activities from rowing and kayaking to top class golf among many others. We are immensely proud of what our city and our University will offer you.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Paul Stapleton at
p.stapleton@qub.ac.uk
Candidate Information
About the School
Further information for international applicants
Note to EEA applicants on Brexit
Job title
Lecturer in Sound and Music Computing
Job reference
20/108136
Date posted
24/02/2020
Application closing date
23/03/2020
Salary
£36,914 - £51,034 per annum.
Job category/type
Academic
Attachments
Blank
Job description
The School of Arts, English and Languages (AEL) seeks to recruit a Lecturer in Sound and Music Computing. The successful candidate will deliver modules on the BSc Audio Engineering (delivered jointly by the School of Arts, English and Languages and the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) and modules on Music programmes more
broadly based on experience and interests of the appointee. They will offer dedicated expertise in Sound and Music Computing and produce REF-returnable outputs of national and international significance.
The school provides industry-engaged and research-led programmes to ensure a flexible learning experience, and prepare graduates for the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. Our cutting-edge facilities include both stereo and surround sound production studios; recording studios; concert venues, including the world-leading Sonic Lab; a television and radio broadcast studio, the Film Studio; Queen's Film Theatre; and the Brian Friel Theatre. Our equipment store boasts a wide range of digital audio and video equipment, including high-end studio microphones, audio recorders, Virtual Reality headsets and 4k HD cameras.
The successful candidate must have:
A completed PhD on a topic within Sound and Music Computing or a related field (near completion will be considered if viva date has been set).
A publication record in peer reviewed journals /conference papers/other forms of research output, appropriate to stage of career.
Research experience must be in one or more of the following areas:
Real-time simulation and sound synthesis
Music-related human-computer interaction and mapping strategies
Music-related sensor and actuator technologies
Evaluation and diagnostics studies of new digital musical instruments
Musical robotics
Machine learning for digital musical instruments
Spatial audio
Immersive technologies (for VR/AR, gaming)
Digital Audio Effects
Audio signal processing and computing
Ability to make a contribution to the Research Excellence Framework (REF), appropriate to stage of career.
Research interests that are sustainable and which complement or enhance research activities of the Sonic Arts Research Centre.
Evidence of ability to earn external research income, appropriate to stage of career.
Teaching experience at tertiary level appropriate to stage of career.
AEL is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and student body. In particular, the school is committed to supporting the career progression of women in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL) in line with the Athena SWAN Charter.
Queen's University Belfast is a driver of innovation and talent based on excellence. Throughout the University, our academics are collaborating across disciplines and with outside agencies and institutions on projects of world significance. We are connected and networked with strategic partnerships across the world, helping us to expand our impact on wider society locally, nationally and globally. The University is committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best global talent within an environment that enables them to realise their full potential.
We are a leader in gender equality and diversity, and are one of the UK's most successful universities in the Athena SWAN initiative which promotes gender equality and career progression. We are ranked 1st in the UK for knowledge transfer partnerships, (Innovate UK) 9th in the UK for University facilities (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018) and 14th in the UK for research quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
Based in Belfast, a modern capital city, our beautiful campus is surrounded by abundant acres of parkland and is renowned as one of the safest and affordable cities in the UK. The choice of local Schools from pre-nursery upwards are some of the best available, and lovers of the outdoors can enjoy any number of activities from rowing and kayaking to top class golf among many others. We are immensely proud of what our city and our University will offer you.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Paul Stapleton at
p.stapleton@qub.ac.uk
Candidate Information
About the School
Further information for international applicants
Note to EEA applicants on Brexit