Digital Music Interaction

An opportunity to apply for a funded full-time PhD in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment, UWE Bristol.

Ref: 2425-OCT-CATE03

The expected start date of this studentship is 1 October 2024

The closing date for applications is 14 June 2024

We are delighted to offer a fully funded PhD studentship in Digital Music Interaction. 

The successful candidate will be based in School of Computing and Creative Technologies at The University of the West of England, Bristol where they will join the Music Interaction and Computational Arts (MICA) Lab.

The MICA Lab is located within the Bridge, an interdisciplinary research facility funded by a £4M investment from the Art and Humanities Research Council, West of England Combined Authorities and UWE Bristol. The Lab is currently under construction and will include over 500m2 of studio space at UWE Bristol's Frenchay Campus.

We invite studentship applications from enthusiastic individuals who are strongly motivated to help push the boundaries of inter- and multidisciplinary research and technology in human-computer interaction for music. Proposals should outline a potential research project, stating why there is a need for further investigation in the chosen area, along with an initial research question and methodology. 

We are interested in exploring a range of research areas that connect with our interests and expertise, indicative areas could include: 

• Expressive human computer interaction for music
• Immersive sound and music technologies
• Digital musical instrument/interface design
• Accessible and assistive technologies for creative expression
• Multimodal music creation and interaction
• Shape changing and deformable music interfaces 
• Meta-design and end-user design for creative/music technology
• Wearable technology for creative and music interaction
• Creative motion capture and gestural interaction

The project and team are committed to meaningful improvement and change in terms of inclusion and accessibility. Diversity enhances research, and we welcome applications from those who will bring balance to our team, including those from communities who experience racism, sexism, ableism or any other barriers. 

For an informal discussion about the studentship, please email Tom Michell at Tom.Mitchell@uwe.ac.uk.

The studentship is available from 1 October 2024 for a period of 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory progress. It includes a tax exempt stipend, which is currently £18,622 (2023/24) per annum. 

In addition, full-time tuition fees will be covered for up to three years. 

Applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in music technology, computer science, music, social sciences, psychology or another relevant field.

Equivalent knowledge and experience gained through alternative pathways is also welcomed.

A recognised English language qualification is required.

Please submit your application online. When prompted use the reference number 2425-OCT-CATE03.

Supporting documentation

 You will need to upload your research proposal, all your degree certificates and transcripts and your proof of English language proficiency as attachments to your application, so please have these available when you complete the application form.

References

You will need to provide details of two referees as part of your application. At least one referee must be an academic referee from the institution that conferred your highest degree. Your referee will be asked for a reference at the time you submit your application, so please ensure that your nominated referees are willing and able to provide references within 14 days of your application being submitted.

The closing date for applications is 14 June 2024.

It is expected that interviews will take place during week commencing 1 July 2024. If you have not heard from us by this time, we thank you for your application but on this occasion you have not been successful