Postdoctoral Scholarship in International Mobility (Musicology/Sound Studies)
(ref. BAP-2026-176)
Laatst aangepast: 15/04/26
The position is attached to the Faculty of Arts Research Group of Musicology and the Alamire Foundation, International Centre for the Study of Music in the Low Countries. The postholder will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Royal Library of Belgium, a partner of the Alamire Foundation through the program "From Script to Sound: Connecting Heritage and Art through Research and Technology". The particular research strengths of this institutional constellation include chant and polyphony in late medieval and early modern Europe, source studies and text criticism, as well as music and death and music and emotion. At the Faculty of Arts, you will become part of a vibrant community of doctoral researchers and postdoctoral fellows. Several social activities and work-related workshops are organised annually.
Responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to:
- Carry out original and independent research in collaboration with the project "Funeral Soundscapes: Hearing Death Rituals in the Age of Confessionalization (c. 1550–c. 1650)" (PI: Prof. Antonio Chemotti)
- Publish in internationally leading journals
- Assist in organising conferences and exhibitions
- Contribute to funding applications
- Reside in Belgium (the post holder may not reside abroad for more than six months during the term of the appointment)
Profile
Applicants should:
- Hold a PhD in History or Musicology, awarded by the project start date
- Have a demonstrable interest in, and experience with, music history and sound studies of the early modern period.
- Have excellent knowledge of English and at least one other relevant language (e.g. Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian, Latin)
- Have experience in archival research (considered an asset)
- Have experience in Digital Humanities (considered an asset)
- Not have resided, studied, or been employed in Belgium for more than 24 months during the three years immediately preceding the start date of the position
- Not have held a doctorate for more than six years prior to the start date of the position
Offer
A three-year full-time post-doctoral scholarship (subject to positive evaluations after years 1 and 2) in the University’s Department of Musicology, beginning on 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is attached to the department’s Early Music Research Group and the Alamire Foundation, International Centre for the Study of Music in the Low Countries, with which the Group is associated. The postholder will collaborate with Prof. Antonio Chemotti on the research project “Funeral Soundscapes: Hearing Death Rituals in the Age of Confessionalization (c. 1550–c. 1650).”
Funeral Soundscapes: Hearing Death Rituals in the Age of Confessionalization (c. 1550–c. 1650)
Alamire Foundation – International Centre for the Study of Music in the Low Countries
Interested?
For more information please contact Prof. Antonio Chemotti, mail:
[email protected].
Applications should consist of:
- A letter of motivation
- A CV, including a list of publications
- A writing sample (published or unpublished paper, chapter from the PhD dissertation, etc.)
- One letter of recommendation
You can apply for this job no later than June 15, 2026 via the online application tool
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