Login and apply Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Doctoral positions and research environment Malmö Academy of Music hereby announces two doctoral student positions in Music (Artistic Research), with a specialisation in experimental music drama. The positions are open for artists in music – instrumentalists, singers, and composers – with innovative and forward-looking approaches to artistic creation and research who demonstrate advanced artistic skill and a strong artistic practice. The positions are based at Malmö Academy of Music, Lund University. Doctoral subject: Music (Artistic Research). The doctoral studies start Monday, January 11th, 2027. Project description Experimental music drama is here understood as interdisciplinary performing arts practices in which music functions as a primary dramaturgical and compositional force. This area includes, but is not limited to, opera, music theatre, composed theatre, radiophonic and acousmatic forms, as well as hybrid stage-based or mediated formats. The doctoral projects shall have an experimental and exploratory orientation, aiming to critically examine and further develop artistic processes, forms of expression, and performance practices within this area. Artistic practice shall constitute the primary point of departure for the research. Projects may engage with and critically explore technologies such as live electronics, sound processing, interactive technologies, and visual media, both as means of artistic expression and as integral components of artistic research processes. The doctoral project shall: be rooted in the applicant’s own artistic practice articulate research questions that can be explored through artistic experimentation, iterative processes, and critical reflection be anchored in relevant theoretical and methodological perspectives be feasible within the framework of four years of full-time doctoral studies constitute a substantial and original contribution to the development of artistic research in music The expected outcome is a thematically coherent body of artistic work, accompanied by appropriate documentation and reflective components demonstrating research-oriented artistic practice. Being a doctoral student at the Malmö Academy of Music Doctoral students are admitted to doctoral studies and employed at Lund University. Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. More information about working at Lund University is available at lu.se. Doctoral education in Music at Malmö Academy of Music is grounded in artistic research. Artistic practice and critical reflection are integrated throughout the doctoral process and form the basis for knowledge production. The studies combine individual artistic work and research with active participation in seminars, courses, and presentations. The doctoral student is expected to be physically present and actively participate in the research environment at Malmö Academy of Music. Each doctoral student is supported by a supervisory team. The doctoral studies culminate in a documented artistic research project leading to a doctoral degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Artistic Research). More information about doctoral studies is available at https://www.mhm.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-education The academy offers a rich artistic research environment, including fully equipped practice facilities, electroacoustic and recording studios, and access to interdisciplinary research clusters such as “Sound, Narrative, Technologies” and “ArtCollab”. Doctoral students are expected to contribute actively to this collegial and interdisciplinary environment and to present research nationally and internationally. Required qualifications (eligibility) Admission to doctoral studies in Music requires that general and specific entry requirements are fulfilled at the time of application, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and Lund University’s admission regulations and the general syllabus for admitted from 2026. General entry requirements General eligibility is fulfilled if the applicant: has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has completed courses comprising at least 240 ECTS, of which at least 60 ECTS were awarded at second-cycle level, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. Specific entry requirements Specific eligibility for doctoral studies in Music is fulfilled if the applicant: has been awarded a degree of at least 240 ECTS in performance, church music or composition at a music academy, or has equivalent qualification has completed an independent artistic project of such scope and quality that it enables an assessment of the applicant’s suitability for artistic research demonstrates good proficiency in written and spoken English Applicants who do not meet the formal degree requirements may apply for validation of equivalent knowledge and competence acquired through other education, professional training or artistic practice. Documentation of such competence must be attached to the application. Meritorious qualifications The following qualifications are considered meritorious: documented experience of interdisciplinary or experimental artistic practices experience of working with music theatre, opera or related performative formats in which music plays a central role experience of artistic work involving digital, electronic or interactive technologies previous engagement in artistic research contexts or research-oriented artistic projects Selection and basis of assessment Employment as a doctoral student is regulated by the Swedish Code of Statutes (1998:80). Only applicants who are admitted or eligible for admission to doctoral studies may be employed as doctoral students. Selection shall primarily be based on the applicant’s ability to successfully complete third-cycle studies. This ability is assessed on the basis of: the artistic quality, originality and feasibility of the proposed project within four years the quality of the research plan regarding questions, artistic approach, relevance, and methodology artistic proficiency and capacity for artistic research departmental research profile, supervision needs and capacity Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews, planned between August 18–20, 2026. Applicants may be asked to present and discuss selected elements of their artistic portfolio. About the employment The employment is a full-time, fixed-term doctoral studentship for four years, starting Monday, January 11th, 2027. Departmental duties (teaching/administration) may be included up to 20% of full-time employment, extending the employment period accordingly. Doctoral studentships are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1–7. More information: Lund University staff pages. Application procedure and terms Application must be submitted via Lund University’s electronic recruitment system, Varbi. Application shall include: Research plan (max 5 pages) Portfolio of artistic work (compositions, performances, recordings, documentation) Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts Detailed CV Contact details for two referees The Admission Committee is chaired by the Director of Studies in Research Education in Music and includes senior faculty members, a doctoral student representative, and an external member. We welcome your application. About the Faculty The Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts is one of nine faculties within Lund University and includes Malmö Art Academy, Malmö Academy of Music and Malmö Theatre Academy, as well as the Inter Arts Center and Choral Centre South. The Faculty offers Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral programmes in visual art, music and drama. The Malmö Academy of Music is a relatively large workplace with approximately 200 employees and over 1000 students, offering a creative and stimulating environment with high artistic and pedagogical goals. It has a strong international profile and extensive global networks. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Key information Type of employment: Temporary position First day of employment: 2027-01-11 Salary: Monthly salary Number of positions: 2 Full-time equivalent: 100 City: Malmö County: Skåne län Country: Sweden Reference number: PA2026/1108 Published: 23.Apr.2026 Last application date: 03.Jun.2026 Contact Kent Olofsson Director of studies in Research Education in Music +46704234123 kent.olofsson@mhm.lu.se Union representatives SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366, sekocivil@seko.lu.se OFR/ST: Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, st@st.lu.se SACO: Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2220000, kansli@saco-s.lu.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Doctoral positions and research environment

Malmö Academy of Music hereby announces two doctoral student positions in Music (Artistic Research), with a specialisation in experimental music drama. The positions are open for artists in music – instrumentalists, singers, and composers – with innovative and forward-looking approaches to artistic creation and research who demonstrate advanced artistic skill and a strong artistic practice.

The positions are based at Malmö Academy of Music, Lund University.
Doctoral subject: Music (Artistic Research).

The doctoral studies start Monday, January 11th, 2027.

Project description

Experimental music drama is here understood as interdisciplinary performing arts practices in which music functions as a primary dramaturgical and compositional force. This area includes, but is not limited to, opera, music theatre, composed theatre, radiophonic and acousmatic forms, as well as hybrid stage-based or mediated formats.

The doctoral projects shall have an experimental and exploratory orientation, aiming to critically examine and further develop artistic processes, forms of expression, and performance practices within this area. Artistic practice shall constitute the primary point of departure for the research. Projects may engage with and critically explore technologies such as live electronics, sound processing, interactive technologies, and visual media, both as means of artistic expression and as integral components of artistic research processes.

The doctoral project shall:

be rooted in the applicant’s own artistic practice
articulate research questions that can be explored through artistic experimentation, iterative processes, and critical reflection
be anchored in relevant theoretical and methodological perspectives
be feasible within the framework of four years of full-time doctoral studies
constitute a substantial and original contribution to the development of artistic research in music

The expected outcome is a thematically coherent body of artistic work, accompanied by appropriate documentation and reflective components demonstrating research-oriented artistic practice.

Being a doctoral student at the Malmö Academy of Music

Doctoral students are admitted to doctoral studies and employed at Lund University. Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. More information about working at Lund University is available at lu.se.

Doctoral education in Music at Malmö Academy of Music is grounded in artistic research. Artistic practice and critical reflection are integrated throughout the doctoral process and form the basis for knowledge production. The studies combine individual artistic work and research with active participation in seminars, courses, and presentations.

The doctoral student is expected to be physically present and actively participate in the research environment at Malmö Academy of Music. Each doctoral student is supported by a supervisory team. The doctoral studies culminate in a documented artistic research project leading to a doctoral degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Artistic Research). More information about doctoral studies is available at https://www.mhm.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-education

The academy offers a rich artistic research environment, including fully equipped practice facilities, electroacoustic and recording studios, and access to interdisciplinary research clusters such as “Sound, Narrative, Technologies” and “ArtCollab”. Doctoral students are expected to contribute actively to this collegial and interdisciplinary environment and to present research nationally and internationally.

Required qualifications (eligibility)

Admission to doctoral studies in Music requires that general and specific entry requirements are fulfilled at the time of application, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and Lund University’s admission regulations and the general syllabus for admitted from 2026.

General entry requirements

General eligibility is fulfilled if the applicant:

has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
has completed courses comprising at least 240 ECTS, of which at least 60 ECTS were awarded at second-cycle level, or
has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements

Specific eligibility for doctoral studies in Music is fulfilled if the applicant:

has been awarded a degree of at least 240 ECTS in performance, church music or composition at a music academy, or has equivalent qualification
has completed an independent artistic project of such scope and quality that it enables an assessment of the applicant’s suitability for artistic research
demonstrates good proficiency in written and spoken English

Applicants who do not meet the formal degree requirements may apply for validation of equivalent knowledge and competence acquired through other education, professional training or artistic practice. Documentation of such competence must be attached to the application.

Meritorious qualifications

The following qualifications are considered meritorious:

documented experience of interdisciplinary or experimental artistic practices
experience of working with music theatre, opera or related performative formats in which music plays a central role
experience of artistic work involving digital, electronic or interactive technologies
previous engagement in artistic research contexts or research-oriented artistic projects

Selection and basis of assessment

Employment as a doctoral student is regulated by the Swedish Code of Statutes (1998:80). Only applicants who are admitted or eligible for admission to doctoral studies may be employed as doctoral students.

Selection shall primarily be based on the applicant’s ability to successfully complete third-cycle studies. This ability is assessed on the basis of:

the artistic quality, originality and feasibility of the proposed project within four years
the quality of the research plan regarding questions, artistic approach, relevance, and methodology
artistic proficiency and capacity for artistic research
departmental research profile, supervision needs and capacity

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews, planned between August 18–20, 2026. Applicants may be asked to present and discuss selected elements of their artistic portfolio.

About the employment

The employment is a full-time, fixed-term doctoral studentship for four years, starting Monday, January 11th, 2027.

Departmental duties (teaching/administration) may be included up to 20% of full-time employment, extending the employment period accordingly.

Doctoral studentships are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1–7.

More information: Lund University staff pages.

Application procedure and terms

Application must be submitted via Lund University’s electronic recruitment system, Varbi.

Application shall include:

Research plan (max 5 pages)
Portfolio of artistic work (compositions, performances, recordings, documentation)
Certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts
Detailed CV
Contact details for two referees

The Admission Committee is chaired by the Director of Studies in Research Education in Music and includes senior faculty members, a doctoral student representative, and an external member.

We welcome your application.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts is one of nine faculties within Lund University and includes Malmö Art Academy, Malmö Academy of Music and Malmö Theatre Academy, as well as the Inter Arts Center and Choral Centre South. The Faculty offers Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral programmes in visual art, music and drama.

The Malmö Academy of Music is a relatively large workplace with approximately 200 employees and over 1000 students, offering a creative and stimulating environment with high artistic and pedagogical goals. It has a strong international profile and extensive global networks.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.