Computational Electroacoustic Music Composition, Generative Algorithmic Models and Computational Complexity

Mathematics » Discrete mathematics; Computer science » Modelling tools Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 11 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Country: Italy Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We invite applications for fully funded PhD scholarship on “ Computational Electroacoustic Music Composition, Generative Algorithmic Models and Computational Complexity ”. The deadline for applications is 23:59 (CEST) on 11 December 2026. Admission to the doctoral program indicated in this notice is subject to the positive outcome of the coherence and eligibility checks and the allocation of ministerial funding. Please check here for details: https://www.consba.it/it/3695/ The PhD Program is designed to provide students with advanced and interdisciplinary training, integrating music theory, composition theory, electroacoustic composition theory, electronic music theory, computer science, and mathematics. This unique programme aims to develop both theoretical and practical skills, enabling PhD candidates to explore and innovate in the field of computational music. The programme involves the Bari Conservatory of Music and three university professors affiliated with the University of Bari and the Polytechnic University of Bari. One of the distinctive features of the programme is the intersection of musical, mathematical, computer science, and engineering studies, the related technologies, and the resulting narrative practices. Starting from the main reference disciplinary sectors (COME/02 Electroacoustic Musical Composition, COME/04 Electroacoustics [construction and representation of virtual spaces], COTP/06 Rhythmic Theory and Musical Perception, ING-INF/05 Information Processing Systems [Artificial Intelligence], FIS/07 Applied Physics [complex systems, data analysis, network neuroscience], ICAR/13 Design [Interaction Design]), the PhD programme pays particular attention to: integrating humanities studies with electroacoustic music technologies and musical and performative practices, promoting an interdisciplinary approach that enriches musical understanding and innovation; developing new techniques of electroacoustic musical composition, leveraging sound programming environments and advanced computational tools; designing and implementing algorithms for automatic music generation, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to explore new creative possibilities; studying the complexity of musical compositions through mathematical and computational models, understanding emergent dynamics and the intricate structures of music; applying concepts from applied physics and network neuroscience to analyze and understand complex systems in music, using data analysis and complex systems modeling; integrating design principles with audio technologies to create innovative and engaging musical experiences, exploring the interactions between sound, space, and performance; using information processing systems to enhance musical composition, rhythmic perception, and musical analysis, leveraging artificial intelligence for new musical applications. In summary, the PhD programme places strong emphasis on interdisciplinary integration and technological innovation, promoting advanced research and cutting-edge musical creation. It seeks to overcome the limitations of disciplinary compartmentalization, also through cultural and technological innovation aimed at fostering an understanding of the specificities and complexities of cultural heritage, with particular reference to the relationship between tangible and intangible heritage. Where to apply E-mail: ufficioprotocollo@consba.it Requirements Research Field: Arts » Other Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Languages: ITALIAN Level: Excellent Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Conservatorio di Musica "N. Piccinni" - Bari Country: Italy City: Bari Contact City: Bari Website: https://www.consba.it/it/1/home Street: Via Michele Cifarelli, 26 Postal Code: 70124 E-Mail: ufficioprotocollo@consba.it