Postdoctoral Fellow: Music, Economy & Development

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on researching how music influences economic decisions in Vietnam. The role involves fieldwork in the Mekong Delta, data collection, and collaboration with academic partners. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with qualitative and quantitative methods. The position offers a full-time fixed-term contract until June 2028 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion required by July 2026.
• High level of analytical capability.
• Fluency in qualitative and quantitative models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the SoundDecisions project.
• Collect and analyze data in Vietnam.
• Disseminate research findings for publication.

Skills

Analytical capability

Communication of complex information

Qualitative and quantitative methods

Education

PhD in Economics, Economic Geography or related field

Job description

A leading academic institution invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on researching how music influences economic decisions in Vietnam. The role involves fieldwork in the Mekong Delta, data collection, and collaboration with academic partners. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with qualitative and quantitative methods. The position offers a full-time fixed-term contract until June 2028 with possible extension.