Research Associate for the "MusicDNA" Project | wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in im Forschungsprojekt "MusicDNA" (Job-ID 13/2025)
FH Erfurt Land Thüringen
Job Summary
This role is for a Digital Musicologist to join the "MusicDNA" research project, focusing on bridging the gap between musical scores and their acoustic manifestations. The successful candidate will conceptualize and develop a web-based software prototype that enables searching music catalogs via query-by-humming and converting audio recordings into notated musical incipits. This involves significant web development, ensuring data and software quality, and actively networking within the academic and professional communities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative digital musicology, combining software development with deep musical knowledge, within a supportive university environment.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Applied Computer Science, Digital Humanities with a focus on Digital Musicology, or Musicology with proven experience in software development
Experience
- • Professional experience in implementing software or web projects
Languages
Additional
- Proof of equivalence for international degrees via Zeugnisbewertung der Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (www.kmk.org/zab) is required for international applicants. This is a part-time position (75% / 30 hours per week) with a contract duration until July 31, 2027.