Thomas Mitchell

The Music Interaction and Computational Arts (MICA) Lab at the University of the West of England is recruiting two 24-month postdoctoral Research Fellows on the UKRI-funded Outside-In project. 1) Research Fellow in Algorithmic Sensing for Music This role focuses on creating algorithms to detect nuanced musical interactions in real time using hand-worn wearable technology. Strong experience in signal processing and/or machine learning is encouraged. 2) Research Fellow in Digital Musical Instrument Design This role involves planning and facilitating musical instrument co-design activities with disabled and non-disabled participants, and exploring methods for prototyping surfaces, objects, and mechanisms for music interaction. Experience in music , product design , HCI , and/or disability studies is encouraged. Both positions are based in The Bridge Studios, UWE , and will work with project partners including x-io Technologies , MiMU , Drake Music , and the Pervasive Media Studio . The lab describes itself as an inclusive research group developing and evaluating novel technologies for creative expression. This is a postdoctoral job opportunity , not a scholarship. The post does not mention a deadline or salary amount. For an informal chat, contact Tom Mitchell at [email protected] or use the role links provided.