Research Fellow in Music and Computational Social Science (AHCMC1126)

Research Fellow in Music and Computational Social Science, School of Media and Communication

Working with Professor David Hesmondhalgh, as part of a successful and well-established research project, MUSICSTREAM: Music Culture in the Age of Streaming, funded by the European Research Council in the form of Horizon 2020 Advanced Research Grant, running from 2021 to 2026, you will develop and lead sub-projects concerning the distribution and consumption of music, using methods associated with computational social science. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications as well as help manage and direct the project as opportunities allow. 

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact 

Professor David Hesmondhalgh via email at d.j.hesmondhalgh@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.