Postdoc, Digital and Cognitive Musicology Lab

About the role

The Digital and Cognitive Musicology Lab at EPFL Lausanne is looking for a 100% postdoctoral researcher interested in musical structure and the musical mind, working with advanced computational modeling, mathematical modeling or experimental psychology. The project is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

Required profile

• PhD in musicology, computer science, cognitive science, psychology, mathematics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of planning and conducting empirical research.
• Fluent English and a collaborative team spirit.

Required skills

• Proficiency in programming and statistics/data science.
• Solid understanding of music.

What we offer

• A regular full-term employment contract with competitive salary and excellent social benefits.
• Opportunities to gain experience in teaching, mentoring and supervision.
• A young, interdisciplinary team at a top international institution.

Applications are made only through the online platform, with a cover letter, a CV including a publication list and contact details for two references. The review starts on 23 March 2026 and continues until the position is filled; the start date is flexible, with summer 2026 preferred, and the contract is a one-year fixed-term, renewable.