A PhD Position on Multiparty Value Sharing in the Music Ecosystem

A PhD Position on Multiparty Value Sharing in the Music Ecosystem
A PhD Position on Multiparty Value Sharing in the Music Ecosystem

Published	Deadline	Location
today	28 Apr	Amsterdam

Do you have a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Requirements Engineering? Are you interested in doing a PhD in a design-oriented project about the value of music in a multidisciplinary project that bridges theory and practice? Ple...
Job description
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, a highly ranked university, will start a project to measure and analyze the monetary and non-monetary value of music for users and creative entities in the European music ecosystem, funded by Europe Horizon Research and Innovation Action. The project will design, implement and test novel techniques to collect data about the distribution of music and its value for users and present this data to stakeholders in a web-enabled dashboard.
The PhD candidate will execute a thorough requirements elicitation process to find out what data is needed by which stakeholders, what data can be collected using the novel techniques available in the project, and what the confidentiality requirements of the different stakeholders are. This will be done in close cooperation with the second VU PhD in this project (on the economic value of music), music researchers at the Polytechnical University Valencia, and four intellectual property rights societies in Europe.
Second, the candidate will design a proof-of-concept of a distributed system that can carry out the required computations securely, without revealing confidential data. This will be done using multiparty-secure computation techniques supported by a panel of international renowned security researchers.
Third, the system will be tested in the living labs of the four IPR societies participating in the project. In these labs, creative entities and end-users of music will use the dashboard to track the distribution of music and assess its value. This will lead to new requirements that will be used to redesign the distributed system and its dashboard. At the end of the project, there will be a final test of the redesigned system and its dashboard.
Your duties

• To collect and understand the information requirements regarding the distribution and value of music. This includes confidentiality requirements.
• To design and implement a proof-of-concept of a distributed system that can perform the required information to stakeholders, without disclosing confidential data.
• To validate the proof-of-concept in the EU music ecosystem with the help of our partners, specifically creative entities, professional music users, intellectual property societies and policy makers.
• To work as part of a team of researchers and relevant parties in the music industry, share research ideas, results, and effectively communicate progress to produce top quality results.
• To write scientific publications as the main driving force and as co-author, attend international conferences, workshops and venues in the music industry to present your own work and to remain up-to date with the latest research findings.
• To support educational activities related to your research field.

Specifications

• 30.4—38 hours per week
• €2541—€3247 per month
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

Requirements
We are looking for applicants who have an outstanding education that is equivalent to a MSc in Computer Science, software engineering, requirements engineering, or other related topics with a proven interest in any of the above areas. We accept applications from students who have not yet completed their master thesis but plan to do so within a few months.

• MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Requirements Engineering, or related field OR ongoing Master student close to completion (few months).
• Knowledge of conceptual modelling and requirements engineering.
• Solid experience in software development.
• Ability to learn about multi-party computing techniques.
• Experience with business-oriented topics such as digital ecosystems and platforms would be useful.
• Fluency in speaking and writing in the English language and good communication skills (interpersonal and presentation skills).
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 18 months.

A challenging position in an international research project in the music sector. The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel and amounts €2,541 (PhD) per month during the first year and increases to €3,247 (PhD) per month during the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
The appointment will initially be for 18 months. After a satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for a total duration of 4 years.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• contribution to commuting expenses

Employer
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor - from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.
Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.
The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.
Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to more than 11,000 students.
Additional information
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until 28/04/2023.
Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.
Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
Jaap Gordijn ([email protected] )
Roel Wieringa ([email protected] )
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