Part-Time Performance Science Innovator

Airborne Comrades Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal College of Music seeks an Innovation Associate to join the Centre for Performance Science on a fixed-term (9 month), part-time (0.4 FTE) basis. The role starts 1 October 2026 and requires a PhD (or equivalent) in performance science or related fields, with experience in coaching high-level performers and conducting empirical research.

You will communicate findings effectively and build professional relationships under pressure.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in performance science, psychology, education, pedagogy, or related discipline.
• Experience coaching or teaching performance at a high level.
• Experience designing, conducing, and analysing qualitative and quantitative research.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, public presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct performance science research projects within the Centre for Performance Science.
• Support and contribute to high-level coaching/teaching programmes in performance.
• Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to disseminate findings.

Skills

Performance coaching

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Public speaking

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

The Royal College of Music seeks an Innovation Associate to join the Centre for Performance Science on a fixed-term (9 month), part-time (0.4 FTE) basis. The role starts 1 October 2026 and requires a PhD (or equivalent) in performance science or related fields, with experience in coaching high-level performers and conducting empirical research.

You will communicate findings effectively and build professional relationships under pressure.