Postdoctoral Researcher – University of Tours, France |HigherJobz

About the Position

The University of Tours is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for an exciting role in Historical and Cultural Source Analysis as part of the Horizon Europe project PlaceMUS XR, connecting music, heritage, and immersive technologies. Based within the Centre for Advanced Renaissance Studies (CESR) and its RicercarLab research programme in musicology, the researcher will contribute to designing and implementing cultural itineraries and sound museography studies. Working in collaboration with European partners, the postdoctoral researcher will engage in interdisciplinary research bridging musicology, digital humanities, and heritage studies. This 14-month, full-time position offers a dynamic academic environment, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative research at a globally recognised institution.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Historical and Cultural Source Analysis
Institution: University of Tours
Department: Centre for Advanced Renaissance Studies (CESR) – RicercarLab
Research Field: History / Musicology / Digital Humanities
Location: Tours, France
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (14 months)
Start Date (Anticipated): January 2026
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: According to experience and University of Tours pay scale
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Musicology and intangible cultural heritage
Museography and sound heritage
Digital humanities and cultural data management
European cultural itineraries and heritage mediation

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in History, Musicology, Cultural Studies, or a related field
Excellent written and spoken English (C1/C2 level)
Proven experience in interdisciplinary or collaborative research

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of digital heritage tools and data modelling
Experience with European research projects (e.g. Horizon Europe)
Familiarity with cultural mediation and museum innovation

Key Responsibilities

Design and coordinate methodological frameworks for case studies and scenarios
Collect, analyse, and structure heritage resources (archives, sound databases, iconography)
Define metadata standards and contribute to corpus structuring
Collaborate with VR/XR/UX design teams for immersive musical experiences
Participate in user studies and analyse results
Write scientific deliverables, reports, and publications
Support dissemination and organisation of scientific events