Research Associate: Musical Tech for Older Adults' Wellbeing

RFCSR; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Research Associate focused on new musical technologies to enhance wellbeing in older adults. The post involves designing, developing and evaluating interactive systems, collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating findings within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field and a strong record in interdisciplinary research, with experience in music technology, digital health or

Qualifications

• PhD in Music Technology, HCI, CS, Psychology, Digital Health or related field.
• Strong research output or equivalent experience.
• Experience with older adults or health and wellbeing research desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and evaluate interactive musical systems.
• Contribute to data collection and mixed-methods analysis.
• Engage in publications, presentations and knowledge exchange.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Promote co-creation with older adults and ensure inclusivity.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Interdisciplinary research

Academic writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Music technology

Digital health

Human-centred design

Older adult wellbeing

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Research Associate focused on new musical technologies to enhance wellbeing in older adults. The post involves designing, developing and evaluating interactive systems, collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating findings within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field and a strong record in interdisciplinary research, with experience in music technology, digital health or