Position in Computer Music

[Rafael Ramirez <rramirez@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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DEVELOPER/RESEARCHER POSITION in Computer Music

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA
BARCELONA

Applications are invited for a two-year position in the Music Technology 
Group (MTG), Technology Department at the Pompeu Fabra University, 
Barcelona, Spain, commencing immediately. The position will give the 
opportunity to write a Ph.D. thesis.

This post is part of ProSeMus, a three-year research project funded by the 
Spanish Ministry of Science and Education. The project is aimed at the 
development of models and tools for the semantic analysis and processing 
of music. The successful applicant will be involved in the development of 
systems for expressive performance of music, and performance-based 
interpreter identification using algorithms and machine learning 
techniques developed within the project.

Candidates for this post are expected to have a Masters degree in one of 
the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or 
Mathematics. Candidates with a background in Psychology, Cognitive 
Science, or Music Theory may be considered as well provided that they have 
a solid background in Computer Science. Strong candidates with a BA or BSc 
in a related topic and proven experience in the field of computer music 
may be also considered for the post. The candidate should demonstrate 
solid programming skills (e.g. in C++, Matlab, Python) and at least a 
basic knowledge of music theory, Signal Processing and Machine Learning, 
or a high motivation to quickly get acquainted with relevant aspects of 
these fields

The Music Technology Group, with around 50 researchers and led by Xavier 
Serra, is one of the world's largest and most dynamic academic research 
centers for music technology. Among other fields, the group has gained 
reputation for Sound Synthesis, Music Information Retrieval, and 
Interactive Music. The lab is located in a historic building right in 
between the old town of Barcelona and the sea.

For more information please contact
Rafael Ramirez, tel. +34 935422165
rramirez AT iua DOT upf DOT edu

An application letter including a CV and a covering letter should be sent 
to

sgurrera AT iua DOT upf DOT edu

Applications can be sent immediately and will be processed in the order 
received until the position is filled.