mdw
- University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna Organisation/Company mdw
- University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna Department Departement of Popular Music Research Field Arts » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Austria Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 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
- providing piano accompaniment for entrance examinations, student recitals, workshops and other events relevant to the university
- teaching courses (as required) “Piano (Popular Music) for other Instruments and Voice” & “Accompaniment Practices in the Professional Field (Popular Music)”
- participation in organizational, administrative and evaluation tasks, as well as involvement in university committees and boards as required

Salary:
Taking into account at least 3 years of previous experience in the field, the gross monthly salary is € 2.177,50 (14 times).
- domestic or equivalent foreign university level degree appropriate to the position, or equivalent artistic aptitude
- performance experience as a currently active musician
- outstanding pedagogical, didactic and artistic qualification appropriate to the position, which may be assessed, among other means, through a teaching demonstration Specific Requirements
- extensive performance experience in the field of popular music, particularly in small ensembles and duos
- extensive teaching experience (individual and small-group lessons)
- well-founded and broad-ranging knowledge of a wide variety of popular music styles,



as well as an openness towards both traditional styles and current trends within popular music and its peripheral areas
- ability to provide support in the development and further refinement of students' original compositions
- experience as an accompanist for singers and instrumentalists in different settings: in a leading role, as a supportive accompanist and as an equal musical partner
- proficiency and confidence in skill-sets as an accompanist such as: transposition,playing spontaneous intros and improvisations, musical interaction, sight-reading (piano reductions, lead sheets)
- experience with electronic keyboard instruments and associated gear
- independent, self-responsible working style as well as the ability to work as a part of a team competence in gender, inclusion and diversity Languages GERMAN Level Excellent Additional Information The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna pays attention to the equal treatment of all qualified applicants regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, world-view, age, or disability. The University is particularly interested in increasing the percentage of women working in the artistic, scientific and general university personnel ranks. It therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply. The mdw is committed to the continuous development and improvement of working conditions for artistic and academic staff as well as recruiting. For these efforts, the university was awarded the HR Excellence in Research label by the European Commission. It should be specifically mentioned, however, that applicants who are invited to the audition will not receive remuneration from the university for incurred travel and hotel expenses. Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna Country Austria City Vienna Postal Code 1030 Street Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1 Geofield

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