Research Associate

Vor 4 Tagen

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Universität zu Köln Vollzeit

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.

Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne

make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in

science, technology, and administration.

We are seeking a Research Fellow for the project "Iconicity in co-sin-

ging gesture: the foundations of gesture-vocalization resemblance

in beatboxing" under the direction of Professor Dr Lara Pearson.

The project examines the mechanisms underlying gestural iconicity

in beatbox performance and is part of the ViCom DFG Priority

Program. Consequently, the successful candidate will benefit from

regular meetings and collaborations with other visual communica-

tion projects within this overarching framework.

YOUR TASKS

» Contribute to the development of the project's theoretical fra-

mework and methodological approaches

» Record video, kinematic, surface electromyography (EMG), and

audio data of beatbox performances at the University of

Cologne

» Apply computer vision methods for pose tracking from video

» Analyse kinematic, EMG, and audio data using statistical met-

hods, and work as part of a team to publish the results

» Contribute to the development of tools for the automated an-

notation of acoustic and gesture events

» Assist the PI in the organization of scientific workshops and

academic/public outreach

YOUR PROFILE

» Completed Master's degree in human movement science,

cognitive science and AI, gesture studies, cognitive linguistics,

voice studies, computational musicology or a related discipline

» Programming skills (Python, R, Matlab, or comparable coding

language)

» Experience with or willingness to acquire skills in computer

vision approaches for pose tracking from video, EMG recording

and analysis, vocal recording and analysis, time-series analysis,

statistical modelling

» Excellent English communication and writing skills

WE OFFER

» A stimulating research environment

» Opportunity to pursue a doctorate on the topics covered in the

project

» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

» Support in balancing work and family life

» Extensive advanced training opportunities

» Occupational health management offers

» Flexible working time models

» Opportunity to work remotly

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and

diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance

with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia

(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly wel-

come applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their

gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age,

sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 April 2026 on a part-time basis

(25,89 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed

term until 31 March 2029. If the applicant meets the relevant

wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is

based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the

German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications (without

a photo) under The reference number

is Wiss The application deadline is 12 January 2026.

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Lara Pearson

(lara.-) and take a look at our FAQs.

Research Fellow in Iconicity in Co-singing Gesture (f/m/x)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Institute of Musicology

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