Postdoctoral Researcher: South Indian Song Cultures

Faculty of Philosophy; Polska; Vor Ort; PLN 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Faculty of Philosophy in Poland invites applications for a two-year postdoc position focused on an historically oriented anthropology of song traditions within the VOICES project. The role combines text-critical analysis with field studies, embracing sensorial epistemologies and an integrative approach across South Indian song cultures.

You will contribute to two main research clusters, conduct regular readings, publish in international journals, and collaborate with the digital humanities team

Qualifikationen

• Completed PhD or equivalent in Asian Studies, Indology, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Ethnomusicology, or a closely related field.
• Expert competence in one or more South Indian languages, preferably Malayalam
• Strong expertise and relevant experience in academic research on topics in Asian contexts: oral literature and folklore; traditional music and dance; ritual, performance, festivals; religion and embodiment.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, with the ability to work collaboratively in a big, international team.
• Proven research and publication record in relevant areas.
• Experience and willingness to conduct deep reading and ethnographic fieldwork.
• Experience in independent scholarly writing to a high level of academic content and formal presentation.
• Familiarity with digital humanities methods, multimedia and audiovisual formats are not required, but certainly appreciated.

Aufgaben

• Engage in interdisciplinary research focused on song as lived‑in practice and as a literary genre.
• Guide and be responsible for regular readings of original sources including historical and critical analysis
• Publish your findings in peer‑reviewed journals and edited volumes and present your work at international conferences.
• Collaborate with our digital humanities team to engage actively in the development of the “Mapping Sonic Ecumene: A Visual Archive of Sound” and contribute to mapping and archiving sonic and visual representations of songs across South India.
• Collaborate closely with the VOICES team, including contributing to the planning and development of events, workshops.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary and international team, contributing to joint research activities and supporting colleagues in achieving project goals.
• Assist in preparing reports for the VOICES project.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Ethnography

Academic writing

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent in Asian Studies/Indology/Anthropology/Religious Studies/Ethnomusicology

Tools

Digital humanities methods

Jobbeschreibung

Faculty of Philosophy in Poland invites applications for a two-year postdoc position focused on an historically oriented anthropology of song traditions within the VOICES project. The role combines text-critical analysis with field studies, embracing sensorial epistemologies and an integrative approach across South Indian song cultures.

You will contribute to two main research clusters, conduct regular readings, publish in international journals, and collaborate with the digital humanities team