Research Associate in Music and Artificial Intelligence

The University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Music seeks a Research Associate to investigate how AI can empower musicians, foster true creativity, and enhance health and wellbeing through music. Based in the Centre for Music and Science, the role involves leading a multi-year research project, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including the Centre for Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence and the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. The successful candidate will develop machine-learning systems, publish research, and contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to bridge computational science and creative arts in a world-leading research environment.

• Develop and evaluate machine-learning systems for music-related applications, focusing on one or more of the proposed research topics (e.g., enhancing musical creativity, fostering artificial creativity, or improving health and wellbeing through music).
• Conduct independent research and publish findings in high-quality academic journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Centre for Music and Science, CHIA, and the Department of Computer Science to advance interdisciplinary research.
• Deliver teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to curriculum development and student mentorship.
• Engage with the broader research community by participating in workshops, conferences, and public outreach initiatives.
• Utilize state-of-the-art facilities, including professional concert halls, music libraries, and specialized research studios.