[PD-ot] Music Tech Position at McGill

[Ichiro Fujinaga]

McGILL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MUSIC
NEW ACADEMIC POSITION IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY


The Department of Theory, Faculty of Music, McGill University, is opening 
a 3-year position in Music Technology at the rank of Assistant Professor 
(Special Category), which may be extended to a tenure-track position. The 
Department invites immediate applications from researchers with a 
background in music and computer science/engineering. The successful 
candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of a 
Ph.D. program in this field and also participate in the newly created 
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology 
(CIRMMT). This centre is dedicated to innovative research in music 
technology and sound recording, with members drawn from the Faculties of 
Engineering, Medicine, and Science, as well as from the Faculty of Music.

The new professor will be part of the Music Technology Area that offers 
both undergraduate (B. Mus.) and graduate degrees (M.A., and Ph.D.) in 
this topic. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., but those close to completion 
are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose 
research specialization is in (a) high-level musical control of sound 
synthesis, (b) design of input devices for musical interaction, (c) sound 
analysis and synthesis, (d) human-computer interaction, (e) musical 
acoustics, and (f) software design for integrated musical environments.

An active research profile is required that will complement the existing 
research directions on audio analysis and synthesis, interactive 
performance systems, and distributed digital music libraries. Teaching 
duties will entail the teaching of undergraduate courses and graduate 
seminars, and the supervision of graduate students in Music Technology. 

Interested parties should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of 
current research, and three letters of reference to:

Professor Brian Cherney
Chair, Department of Theory
Faculty of Music
McGill University
555 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC,
H3A 1E3, Canada

Deadline: February 1st, 2003.
Date of Appointment: June 1st, 2003.

Salary is negotiable within the university salary structure depending on 
qualifications and experience. 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement 
is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent 
residents.  McGill University is committed to equity in employment.

McGill Music Technology Home page:: 
http://www.music.mcgill.ca/musictech/

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Ichiro Fujinaga, Assistant Professor
Music Technology Area, Chair
Faculty of Music,  McGill University
555 Sherbrooke W.  Montreal (Quebec) 
CANADA H3A 1E3    514.398.4535x00944
http://www.music.mcgill.ca/~ich