Research Fellow (Postdoc) in Music History or Music Theory

Music History or Music Theory

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

For a research project on the harmonics of motets in the 13th century, the Institute of Musicology is seeking to fill a full-time position for a period of 3 years.

YOUR TASKS

• As co-leader, you play a central role in the implementation of the project.
• You are responsible for compiling the corpus and the quality of the sources used.
• Together with the project leader and in constant exchange with a member of the Digital Humanities, you will develop hypotheses on the harmonies of the motets.
• You will publish the research results as part of the team, often in a leading role.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in musicology.
• You are a musicologist or music theorist with an interest in history.
• You are willing to familiarize yourself with music of the Middle Ages.
• Ideally, you have a doctorate.
• You like to work in a team.
• You are research-oriented.

WE OFFER

• A stimulating research environment
• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Flexible working time models
• Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 15 October 2024 on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). The contract is to be filled for a fixed term until 14 October 2027. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2406-16. The application deadline is 1 September 2024. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Frank Hentschel (fhentsch@uni-koeln.de)