Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We currently have 1,500 employees and 17,900 students. In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

LTU ARC (Arts-based Research Centre) is a platform for cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of art and science. An overarching ambition in LTU ARC is the creation of formats for cross-disciplinary and artistic co-creation, which also entails inclusive methods for citizen science. The foundation of LTU ARC is two research clusters that explore overlapping thematic areas. These form a framework for a joint research school that introduces new PhD students to exploratory research practices in interaction with senior researchers and artists.

Subject Description
Please follow this link for descriptions of the subjects of music performance and audio engineering, Music Performance

Project Description
GEMM (Gesture, Embodiment and Machines in Music) is a research cluster within LTU ARC which, through a cross-disciplinary approach, unites researchers in musical design, sound technology and stage production. Studio Acusticum and the University Organ constitute infrastructure of national and international importance. GEMM conducts basic research in musical and scenic design through the development of methods for multimodal data collection and analysis. In the study of interaction between users and instruments, the research group seeks new knowledge about composition, interpretation and improvisation, but also about technological mediation and scenic spaces. At the same time, applied research is important, and here the collaboration with professional actors in music and theater is a central factor. GEMM aims to drive development in music and theater life, regionally, nationally and internationally. In direct collaboration with regional actors, new artistic projects, compositions and technological tools are created that explore the role of performing arts in society with a focus on sustainability and inclusion.

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Duties
A doctoral position in music performance involves theoretical, as well as artistic and practical work. As a doctoral student, you develop scientific skills by publishing scientific journal articles in journals, attending conferences, and through doctoral seminars. There are good opportunities to shape both daily work tasks and research questions individually. The duties consist of postgraduate studies with the possibility of also doing institutional service.

Specifically, about the work in GEMM: opportunity to work with cutting-edge research in musical and cognitive aspects in the remote control of hyperorgans; telematic performance, with a focus on spatial audio design and immersive technologies.

Regular attendance is a prerequisite, and the position assumes that the doctoral student mainly resides at the Luleå University of Technology campus in Piteå.

Qualifications
Basic eligibility for postgraduate education is available to those who have; completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Specific eligibility criteria for this PhD position;

1. individual professional artistic activity, and/or equivalent relevant practice
2. good oral and written English skills

Selection is made based on eligibility requirements and the assessed ability of the applicant to assimilate the education. Independent work during the university education as well as writings and publications in general that demonstrate independence, artistic and pedagogical skill as well as knowledge of familiarity with and interest in the research area are also highly relevant.

Further information
Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Piteå.

For further information, please contact: Stefan Östersjö, professor of music performance, +46 76 102 97 25, stefan.ostersjo@ltu.se or Sture Kuusisalo, head of division, +46 911-72642, sture.kuusisalo@Ltu.se

Union representatives:
SACO-S Joanna Hübinette, +46 920-49 3432 joanna.hubinette@ltu.se
OFR-S Lars Frisk, +46 920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. 

Application
Your application should include: a personal letter, a CV, degree diplomas and other relevant documents confirming your qualifications, documentation of your own artistic practice, a Master’s thesis, or equivalent, and a project plan (5-10 pages) for the intended artistic research project, including the purpose, time plan, methods and form[s] of documentation of the project

We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. Sounding documentation of your artistic activity should be sent preferably in digital form, via a link included in your application documents. Commercially released CDs or DVDs that you wish to add to your artistic documentation can be sent to Luleå University of Technology, Registrar’s Office, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden. In such cases, the item must be marked with the reference number as shown below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. 

Reference number: 4184-2024
Closing date for applications: 15 November, 2024