Artist in Residence University of Music and Performing Arts Graz , Graz

Artist in Residence (f/m/d) (application image: Senior Artist)

Institute for Electronic Music and Acoustics

Start date: September 1, 2026 (or by agreement)

Gross salary starting from € 1,888

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Total hours: 20.0 hours

Email: bewerbung@kug.ac.at

Employment level: Part-time employment amounting to 50% of full-time employment

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

Your tasks· Independent artistic activities

• Creation of a presentation aimed equally at staff and students as well as the interested public (see also: https://iem.kug.ac.at/en/art/artistic-work-at-iem/artists-in-residence)

Your profile: Completion of a relevant artistic Master's (Diploma) degree or proof of artistic aptitude comparable to this Master's (Diploma) degree. This proof must be provided by certifying at least three years of relevant professional experience, either on an employment basis or as a self-employed artist.

• Extensive artistic publications

• Experience in the field of computer music and sound art

• For the duration of the residency, residence in or near Graz is expected.

• Sensitivity in dealing with gender, diversity and sustainability

Our benefits· A diverse range of tasks

• A dynamic work environment with a pleasant working atmosphere

Attractive premises and excellent infrastructure

• Excellent media and instrument equipment

Internationality

Numerous internal and external training and development opportunities

• Wide range of diverse university cultural events

• Good work-life balance and cooperation with childcare facilities

• Good public transport connections

• Workplace health promotion

The location offers a high quality of life and living conditions, as well as a vibrant cultural scene.

The Institute for Electronic Music and Acoustics (IEM) offers an excellent working environment with a unique infrastructure, particularly in the field of spatial audio, and an inspiring work environment due to the diverse expertise of the more than 30 employees at the institute.

• Active development and promotion of audio technologies in the open-source sector

Contract· The employment relationship is limited to 4 months .

• Employment level: Part-time employment amounting to 50% of full-time employment .

• Remuneration: The minimum monthly salary for this position is currently €1,888.05 gross (14 times annually, classification according to § 26 Universities Collective Agreement) and may be increased on the basis of the collective agreement regulations by taking into account relevant prior experience.

The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz aims to increase the proportion of women among its artistic and academic staff and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. In cases of underrepresentation, women will be given preference if equally qualified.

We want everyone in society, and especially in the workplace, to have equal opportunities. It is therefore particularly important to us not only to offer people with disabilities career opportunities, but also to provide them with the best possible support from the application process onward. Diversity enriches our team!

We look forward to receiving your written application, including a cover letter, project proposal, portfolio and CV, quoting reference number 09/26 , at the email address: bewerbung@kug.ac.at

Applicants are not entitled to reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses incurred as a result of the application process.

For the Rectorate

Georg Schulz