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  2. Postdoctoral Researchers, Netherlands
  3. Indiana University: Senior Scholar/Teacher in Music Theory


Post-Doctoral Researchers, Austria

POSITION/RANK: Post-Doctoral Researchers
INSTITUTION: Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong scientific background (and a completed Ph.D.) in either

Preference will be given to candidates who combine expertise in both music and computing/AI and who already have a record of interdisciplinary research involving one or more of the above fields.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are pleased to announce the availability of several post-doctoral research positions at the Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Vienna, Austria. We are looking for scientists to work in a research project on

The project is funded by a generous research prize/grant awarded to Dr. Gerhard Widmer, of the Austrian Research Institute for AI, by the Austrian Federal Government (a brief description of the current state of this research and the results so far can be found at http://www.ai.univie.ac.at/oefai/ml/music/musicproject.html).

The goal of the project is to apply Machine Learning methods to the discovery and analysis of principles of expressive music performance; that includes basic research on appropriate music representations, the analysis and modelling, in AI terms, of musicological theories of structural music perception and their relevance to musical expression, the development of machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms for the analysis of complexly structured performance data, the analysis of the learning results in the light of knowledge from musicology and cognitive science, and many other interesting research tasks.

For this strongly interdisciplinary project, we are looking for a (possibly heterogeneous) group of two or three post-doctoral researchers with a strong background (and a completed Ph.D.) in either

Preference will be given to candidates who combine expertise in both music and computing/AI and who already have a record of interdisciplinary research involving one or more of the above fields.

Equally important (though not easily measurable) are creativity and the ability and motivation to contribute innovative ideas to an exciting research project; the PostDocs will be given a lot of freedom in formulating research goals and pursuing their research and thus shaping the project.

SALARY RANGE: approx. ATS (Austrian Schillings) 380.000,- ( ~ ECU 27.500,-) per year (before taxes)

ITEMS TO SEND:
CV, publications list, one or two substantial and pertinent publications, the names of two persons willing to write a letter of recommendation if needed, and any other material you consider interesting (e.g., photographs, link to home page, etc.).

If possible, please send application by e-mail !

DEADLINE: Nov./Dec. 1998

CONTACT:
Dr. Gerhard Widmer
Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Schottengasse 3
A-1010 Vienna
Austria
Tel +43 - 1 - 535 32 810
(after Sept.28: +43-1-4277-63122)
Fax +43 - 1 - 532 06 52
(after Sept. 28: +43-1-4277-9631)
e-mail: gerhard@ai.univie.ac.at
WWW: http://www.ai.univie.ac.at/~gerhard

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Postdoctoral Researchers, Netherlands

POSITION/RANK: 2 Postdoctoral Researchers
INSTITUTION: Music, Mind, Machine at NICI, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
QUALIFICATION: Ph.D in Music Theory/Analysis, Psychology or Music Cognition
DUTIES:

Ref 21.2.98
One postdoc will be responsible for improving an existing connectionist model for quantization and will design and validate this and other models and supervise their implementation. We are looking for a psychologist with experience in both experimental methods and in computational modeling. Experience with attractor networks is an advantage. Appointment will be full-time for three years, with a possible extension.

Ref 21.3.98
The other position requires a Doctorate in Music Theory/Analysis, Psychology, or Music Cognition. A thorough knowledge of the music cognition literature is required, preferably centering on a computational modeling approach. In addition, the candidate needs to have ample practical experience in conducting experiments and a thorough knowldege of music theory. Although the project focuses on musical performance and rhythmic structure, research experience in these domains is not essential. He or she must be able and willing to collaborate with the other members of the team on existing research projects and contribute to the supervision of doctoral level research. The ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team is crucial. Experience in collaboration with researchers from computer science, artificial intelligence, or music technology would be beneficial, as would some knowledge of these fields. Appointment will be full-time for two years, with a possible extension.

SEND:
(three copies, in English or Dutch) including a curriculum vitae and a statement about the candidate's professional interests and goals, and one copy of recent work (e.g., thesis, computer program, article). Please mark envelope and letter with the appropriate vacancy number.

DEADLINE: 11/1/98
CONTACT:
Department of Personnel & Organization
Faculty of Social Sciences
Catholic University Nijmegen
P.O.Box 9104
6500 HE Nijmegen
The Netherlands

timmers@nici.kun.nl
More information: http://www.nici.kun.nl/mmm
Tel. nos.: (+31) 243612604
fax: (+31) 243615671

Postdoctoral Researchers in Music Cognition

At the Nijmegen Institute of Cognition and Information (NICI) of the Nijmegen University a research team was set up in September 1997, supported by the Dutch Foundation for Scientific Research (NWO) as the PIONIER project "Music, Mind, Machine". This project aims at improving the understanding of the temporal aspects of musical knowledge and music cognition using computational models. The research is interdisciplinary in nature, with contributions from music theory, psychology and computer science.

A number of studies is planned, grouped according to the following perspectives: the computational modeling methodology, the music domain itself, and applications of the findings. The methodological studies are concerned with the development of cognitive modeling languages, the study of (sub)symbolic formalisms, the development of programming language constructs for music, and the evaluation of physical metaphors in modeling expressive timing. The domain studies focus on specific temporal aspects of music, such as beat induction, grace note timing, musical expression and continuous modulations in music performance. In these areas both the construction of computational models and their experimental validation are being undertaken. The theoretical results will be applied in e.g., editors for musical expression for use in recording studios.

In order to realize these aims, a multi-disciplinary research group was formed, in which teamwork and collaboration play a crucial role. It is expected that all team members are actively involved in building the team and the realization of the project's aims. The demands on the team members is high, conducting innovative and internationally recognized research. However, in return, our stimulating research environment provides adequate training and technical support, including a high-quality infrastructure and recording and music processing facilities. Close contact is maintained with the international community of researchers in this field.

More information on the project and a description of the planned studies can be found at http://www.nici.kun.nl/mmm

Appointment will be full-time for two years, with a possible extension.

The Faculty of Social Sciences intents to employ a proportionate number of women and men in all positions in the faculty. Women are therefore urgently invited to apply. The selection procedure may entail an assessment of collaboration and communication skills. Applications (three copies, in English or Dutch) including a curriculum vitae and a statement about the candidate's professional interests and goals, and one copy of recent work (e.g., thesis, computer program, article) should be mailed before the 1st of November to the Department of Personnel & Organization, Faculty of Social Sciences, Catholic University Nijmegen, P.O.Box 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Please mark envelope and letter with the appropriate vacancy number.

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Indiana University: Senior Scholar/Teacher in Music Theory

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - Senior Scholar/Teacher, Music Theory; Appointment effective beginning August 1999. The School of Music is seeking candidates with a distinguished record of accomplishment in musical scholarship and demonstrated excellence in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory and related fields. A completed Ph.D in music theory or its equivalent is required. Preference will be given to candidates whose achievements merit appointment at the full professor level, with tenure. Candidates with research interests in any field of musical scholarship are invited to apply.

Responsibility: Responsibility will include maintaining an active program of research and publication; teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses and seminars; supervision of graduate assistants; supervision of dissertations in area(s) of expertise; service on doctoral, departmental, and school committees.

Salary and rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Send letter of application, three letters of recommendation, curriculum vita, other credentials to:

Applications received by November 15, 1998, will be assured of consideration. EOE/AA

Submitted by Eric Isaacson (isaacso@indiana.edu)

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Lee A. Rothfarb
9/1/98