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Postdoctoral Associate – Traditional Music and Sound Cultures

The Music and Sound Cultures (MaSC) research group at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a postdoctoral associate to contribute to the study and dissemination of traditional music and sound cultures in the Arabian Gulf and historically relevant regions. This position offers an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research combining anthropology, computational analysis, digital archiving, and artistic-ethnographic approaches.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Higher Education and Research
Job Function: Research and Development
Salary: Competitive
Gender: Any

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on traditional music practices in the Arabian Gulf, UAE, and historically connected regions such as East Africa and South India
- Develop and implement anthropological, computational, or artistic-ethnographic approaches to study and document music traditions
- Utilize MaSC’s growing collection of audiovisual materials to analyze cross-cultural relationships and influences in Gulf music
- Contribute to digital archiving efforts and the development of tools for computational music analysis
- Engage with local communities, musicians, and cultural practitioners to document and critically explore contemporary music-making traditions
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and produce artistic works reflecting on the music and crafts of the region
- Collaborate with MaSC researchers and faculty supervisors, including Profs. Carlos Guedes and Andrew Eisenberg

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
- A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as ethnomusicology, anthropology, computational musicology, digital humanities, or a related discipline

Experience:
- Research experience in the study of music and sound cultures from the Arabian Gulf or historically connected regions
- Experience conducting ethnographic fieldwork in anthropology, music studies, or digital humanities
- Proficiency in qualitative and computational methods for music analysis

Skills:
- Language and musical skills relevant to MaSC’s research agenda
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in an interdisciplinary environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
- Experience in digital archiving, deep learning, or AI-based music analysis is a plus

What We Offer:
- A highly competitive salary and housing allowance
- Research funding for travel, computing, and publications
- Educational subsidies for children
- Access to NYUAD’s research facilities for digital humanities and music studies

Application Process
Interested applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format via Interfolio:
- Statement of interest in the position
- Transcript of degree(s)
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation

This position is part of the NYUAD Kawader program. For more details about the program, eligibility requirements, and FAQs, please visit the Kawader Research Assistantship Program webpage.

For inquiries, please contact nyuad.kawadernyu.edu.

About the Company

NYU Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university offering an integrated liberal arts and science education. As part of New York University’s global network, NYUAD fosters international collaboration and interdisciplinary research across diverse academic fields. Located at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation, providing faculty and students with exceptional resources and opportunities for transformative research and scholarship.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Title Postdoctoral Associate – Traditional Music and Sound Cultures Job Description Postdoctoral Associate – Traditional Music and Sound Cultures The Music and Sound Cultures (MaSC) research group at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a postdoctoral associate to contribute to the study and dissemination of traditional music and sound cultures in the Arabian Gulf and historically relevant regions. This position offers an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research combining anthropology, computational analysis, digital archiving, and artistic-ethnographic approaches. Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job Industry: Higher Education and Research Job Function: Research and Development Salary: Competitive Gender: Any Key Responsibilities: - Conduct independent and collaborative research on traditional music practices in the Arabian Gulf, UAE, and historically connected regions such as East Africa and South India - Develop and implement anthropological, computational, or artistic-ethnographic approaches to study and document music traditions - Utilize MaSC’s growing collection of audiovisual materials to analyze cross-cultural relationships and influences in Gulf music - Contribute to digital archiving efforts and the development of tools for computational music analysis - Engage with local communities, musicians, and cultural practitioners to document and critically explore contemporary music-making traditions - Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and produce artistic works reflecting on the music and crafts of the region - Collaborate with MaSC researchers and faculty supervisors, including Profs. Carlos Guedes and Andrew Eisenberg Required Skills and Experience Education: - A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as ethnomusicology, anthropology, computational musicology, digital humanities, or a related discipline Experience: - Research experience in the study of music and sound cultures from the Arabian Gulf or historically connected regions - Experience conducting ethnographic fieldwork in anthropology, music studies, or digital humanities - Proficiency in qualitative and computational methods for music analysis Skills: - Language and musical skills relevant to MaSC’s research agenda - Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in an interdisciplinary environment - Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills - Experience in digital archiving, deep learning, or AI-based music analysis is a plus What We Offer: - A highly competitive salary and housing allowance - Research funding for travel, computing, and publications - Educational subsidies for children - Access to NYUAD’s research facilities for digital humanities and music studies Application Process Interested applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format via Interfolio: - Statement of interest in the position - Transcript of degree(s) - Curriculum vitae - Two letters of recommendation This position is part of the NYUAD Kawader program. For more details about the program, eligibility requirements, and FAQs, please visit the Kawader Research Assistantship Program webpage. For inquiries, please contact nyuad.kawadernyu.edu. About the Company NYU Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university offering an integrated liberal arts and science education. As part of New York University’s global network, NYUAD fosters international collaboration and interdisciplinary research across diverse academic fields. Located at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation, providing faculty and students with exceptional resources and opportunities for transformative research and scholarship. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply. Post Details

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