[Commlist] Job announcement: 6 Research Fellows at University of Huddersfield

This is an opportunity for 6 Research Fellows/Senior Research Fellows in 
Popular Music to join the Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts 
at the University of Huddersfield.

You will join a vibrant and supportive research team that scored highly 
in REF2021, being ranked joint 5th in Music for research in UK 
Universities in terms of GPA. Huddersfield was also ranked 20th in the 
QS World University Rankings for Music 2024. Popular Music Studies in 
Huddersfield is well established as a field with research active staff, 
postgraduate students, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, 
industrial and international partnerships focused on popular music. You 
will join the welcoming research environment of the Popular Music 
Studies Research Group.

You will contribute to a Leverhulme funded research project entitled 
‘The Amplification Project’ that will explore the role of the amplifier 
and associated technologies – especially loudspeakers and microphones – 
in musical practice, listener experience, and social and cultural life, 
working closely with the University’s Leverhulme International Professor 
of Popular Music Steve Waksman.

The fellowships will be part of a large scale £5 million popular music 
studies research project.

With a Doctoral qualification in a subject relevant to the project, you 
will have substantial experience in relevant research methods, and 
experience of writing for publications, research reports and 
presentations. You will carry out independent and collaborative 
research, be involved in public engagement activity, and supervise or 
co-supervise PhD students.

Six fellowships are available whose preferred focus during the project 
will be in the following areas:

-Historian of science and technology focused on technical design and 
engineering
-Music cultural studies analysing broad cultural trends related to 
amplification
-Ethnographer / Ethnomusicologist ideally focused on amplification 
related material
-Oral History Researcher focused on amplification related stories
-Music theory and analysis researcher with a secondary emphasis in music 
cognition
-Built environment and architectural acoustics researcher exploring 
amplification in public and private spaces

However, we encourage all strong candidates with relevant experience in 
related areas rather than those listed to apply.

Possible topics to be explored might include: amplification, musical 
instrument design and performance; microphones, vocal technique and 
performance; sound system design and cultures; public address systems; 
amplification and the experience of social belonging and community; 
intersections of amplification technology and practice with gender, 
race, class, and disability; amplification and recording studio 
practice; the politics and poetics of volume; amplification and its 
impact on music perception; how amplification affects the design of 
music venues and public spaces; and other related areas.

Applicants are sought with a knowledge of a broad range of different 
contexts and cultures. Proficiency in German, Japanese, or other 
non-English languages is desirable, though not required.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its 
students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting 
individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of 
belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing 
barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, 
Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as 
a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 
Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter 
Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome.

*For further details about this post and to make an application please 
visit: **http://hud.ac/sth* <http://hud.ac/sth>

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