Researcher - Institute of Music (Focus : Musicology)

Universität Siegen; Wilhelmshausen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A modern university in Germany is seeking a part-time researcher in musicology within the Faculty II. The role involves participation in teaching programs, coordination of projects, and conducting a PhD project. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in music or musicology, along with research experience in cultural studies. The position offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for responsibility in research and teaching.

Leistungen

Good work-life balance

Flexible working hours

Support with childcare

Extensive personnel development program

Qualifikationen

• Master's or equivalent degree in music, musicology, or related discipline.
• Experience in cultural studies with global diversity in musical practices.
• Draft of PhD project proposal required.

Aufgaben

• Participate in academic teacher education programs.
• Coordinate activities and collaborations in the Musikwissenschaft group.
• Supervise students and contribute to administrative tasks.
• Conduct self-directed PhD project.
• Complete teaching duties of two semester hours weekly.

Kenntnisse

Research experience in musicology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Good command of English

Knowledge of German

Ausbildung

Master's degree in music or musicology

Jobbeschreibung

Area: Faculty II : School of Education, Architecture and the Arts | Job scope : part-time| Duration of employment : limited | Posting-ID : 6885

The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.

We seek

In the Faculty II : School of Education, Architecture and the Arts, Institut Musik, Musikwissenschaft / Sound Studies, we are seeking a researcher to start on 01.04.2026 under the following conditions :

• 50% = 19,92 hours
• Pay grade 13 TV-L
• limited by 31.03.2029

Your tasks

• Participation in the academic programs of classroom teacher education in music (BA / MA) and art studies / art education (MA)
• Contribution to coordinating and implementing activities and collaborations of the Musikwissenschaft / Sound Studies group (including transfer and networking activities between the university, schools and the society)
• Supporting research and teaching, supervising and examining students, and contributing to administrative tasks
• Conducting a self-directed PhD project
• Teaching duties : two semester hours per week

Your profile

• Master's or equivalent degree in music, musicology or a neighbouring discipline with a focus on music
• Experiences in the field of musicology situated within the cultural studies and taking into account the global diversity of musical practices; in particular, cultural-historical, praxeological, artistic-scholarly or sociological research perspectives are an advantage
• An idea for a PhD project (please submit a max. 3 pages draft)
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experiences in contributing cooperatively in transfer and networking projects
• Willingness in participating to the (further) development of academic programs
• Very good knowledge of English
• Knowledge of German is desirable

Our range of services

Promotion of own scientific qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (PhD)

• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
• Extensive personnel development program
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services