PRR Project

Summary

Profile ‘Assistant Researcher in Musicology- Contemporary Music: Documentation and Preservation’ NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an Assistant Researcher in Musicology, with particular expertise in the area of Contemporary Music: Documentation and Preservation. The selected candidate will develop their research agenda as an active member of Research Unit CESEM and will contribute to the development of NOVA FCSH strategic line on “Arts and Humanities”. Key responsibilities 1.    Design and conduct independent research on topics related with Contemporary Music: Documentation and Preservation. 2.    Generate and disseminate high-quality research findings, including (but not exclusively) international, peer-reviewed journals. 3.    Contribute to a supportive and productive research community, namely by supporting the design and implementation of CESEM research strategy, as well as NOVA FCSH strategic areas of “Arts and Humanities”, “Memory and Heritage” and the Associated Laboratory IN2PAST. 4.    Design and submit applications for competitive research funding. 5.    Actively develop efforts to establish meaningful collaborative work with academic and non-academic institutions, setting the ground for future partnerships and social engagement. 6.    Develop and teach courses, including in their field of expertise, thus actively contributing to the renewal and ongoing improvement of curricula and educational practices at all levels. 7.    Supervise post-graduate students, by providing mentoring and advice. Scientific Profile 1.    PhD degree in Musicology. 2.    Specific expertise in Contemporary Music.  Skills in the area of documentation, preservation, archives and digital humanities. 3.    Experience in the design and implementation of research projects, including projects with competitive and external funding. 4.    Experience in team coordination, in the context of research projects and/or managerial responsibilities. 5.    Outstanding research qualities demonstrated through an established track record of relevant publications, including peer-reviewed, international journals, books and other relevant outlets. 6.    Active member of relevant networks (academic and non-academic) in the research topics covered. 7.    Strong focus on societal engagement and knowledge exchange with relevant stakeholders and society in general. 8.    Experience in teaching and/or supervision, at Master and eventually PhD level, and evidence of commitment to innovative pedagogical approaches, from a research-led teaching approach. Rationale The recruitment of an Assistant Researcher in Musicology specialising in Portuguese contemporary musical heritage is scientifically relevant for both the CESEM Research Unit and NOVA FCSH, as well as the Associated Laboratory IN2PAST. Despite significant progress in studying Portuguese contemporary music over recent decades, much remains unexplored, presenting numerous research opportunities. Post-1950 music complexity goes beyond traditional manuscripts and often involves technological elements. Engaging with scholarly discourse and the cultural scene, potential outputs can reach a wider audience. In Digital Europe, the integration of digital humanities is crucial for recovering, documenting, and valuing this heritage. Therefore, opening a permanent researcher position at CESEM is justified. Recruiting an Assistant Researcher in this area would (1) strengthen research within CESEM´s study groups of "Contemporary Music"; (2) develop CESEM´s Audio Preservation and Restoration Lab (LaPRA); (3) enhance CESEM´s international recognition; and (4) contribute to teaching and guidance at the postgraduate level, training a new generation of researchers. This position is crucial for advancing NOVA FCSH´s “Arts and Humanities” and “Memory and Heritage” strategic areas and for the presence of contemporary music within IN2PAST, particularly in Lines 1 (Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage) and 4 (Archives, from Preventive Preservation to Digitalization). In an area where technical means and human resources require further definition and implementation in public policies, the need for this position is evident.