Experimental Music Theatre and Embodied Cognition - Investigating the potential of theories of embodied cognition from cognitive psychology

Project Summary - The successful candidate will investigate the potential of theories of embodied cognition from cognitive psychology for the analysis and criticism and/or composition and performance of experimental music theatre and related genres. He or she may be employing a combination of experimental, quantitative or qualitative and practice-based methods, depending on qualification, specialisation and interest.

Project Team - The supervision team consists of Prof Björn Heile (Music), Prof Frank Pollick (Psychology) and Dr Michael Bachmann (Theatre Studies). The successful candidate will be based primarily in Music, but they will have access to laboratories and facilities in Psychology and Theatre Studies.

Person Specification - This studentship is open to candidates of any nationality – UK, EU or International.

Applicants should demonstrate the following:
• Academic qualifications: good first degree (2.i or above) and Master’s in at least one of the subjects involved (Music, Psychology, Theatre Studies). Ideally relevant expertise in a second field.
• Experience: experience in the composition and performance of experimental music theatre or related genres or in quantitative research methods desirable
• Skills/Attributes: excellent communication skills (oral and written); teamworking and collaboration skills; critical thinking; ability to work across disciplines and methodologies; good IT skills

In the first instance, applicants should contact Björn Heile ([Email Address Removed]) to discuss the project and eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed, the deadline for formal applications is: 12noon, Friday 12 January 2018

Please submit applications to: [Email Address Removed] and state the name of the project in the subject of the email.

The following documentation will be required from applicants if they are invited to submit a full application:
• Application form
• 2 references in support of your application.
• Degree transcripts in English (Undergraduate and Masters, if relevant)
• CV
• Candidates whose first language is not English must show evidence of appropriate competence in English in the form of an IELTS certificate or similar.