Director of the MUSE initiative
Director of the MUSE initiative
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Scientist IIIJob Duties:
This position will lead the Music for Universal Social and Emotional Wellbeing (MUSE) initiative. It will explore the intersectional relationship between music social identity neuroscience spirituality and addition this role aims to illuminate how melodies and rhythms generally and group singing specifically contribute to different dimensions of wellbeing and their enduring impact. The work will include studying the impact of music on emotions cognition and behavior as well as the applications of community music therapy in stress reduction and fostering social cohesion.
We expect the successful candidate to utilize citizen science strategies where the public participates voluntarily in the scientific process to address real-world questions. This will involve leading the planning and implementation of public workshops concerts and other events and engaging the attendees in response to live performances and group singing self-report behavioral and physiological measures may be collected from event attendees via smartphones and other devices.
We expect this candidate will potentially travel for up to four (4) UW sponsored events in the United States (each of 3 days or fewer) and up to three (3) UW sponsored events outside of the United States (each of 7-10 days) over the course of a year.
This is a hybrid position and is full-time 100%.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Collects and analyzes highly complex research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
- Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research
- May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues
- Identifies writes or assists in developing grant opportunities grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Plan implement and lead workshops teach noncredit courses research-infused concerts and other events related to the program of research. Develop musical performance as an intervention along with leading group singing and vocal exercises including with children.
- Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
Department:
College of Letters & Science Center for Healthy Minds
Compensation:
The typical annual starting salary for this position is $12000 - $140000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency in designing implementing and analyzing human subject research
Accomplished in vocal musical performance
Strong evidence of designing and leading group music-making activities for/with the general public
Demonstrated interest in rigorously studying the intersection between music and wellbeing
Demonstrated knoweldge and experience untilizing citizen science strategies to address real-world problems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with contemplative music
Experience building community engagement
Education:
PhD in Neuroscience required
How to Apply:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills knowledge and abilities are transferable to this role. We rely on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline.
Once final applicants are identified they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.
Contact Information:
For questions on the position contact:Lisa Wesley
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
