When: Wednesday 2 September, 4-5pm AEDT
Where: Via Zoom
Link to register: Eventbrite
Navigating postdoc and academic job applications can be challenging, particularly in the early stages of an academic career. This AMPlify seminar brings together experienced researchers to share practical advice on academic CVs, job applications, and interviews. Designed for early career researchers, the session will offer candid insights into what selection panels look for and strategies to approach the process with confidence.
Dr Isabella Mazzarolo is an Associate Lecturer at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, where she teaches music careers and performance psychology subjects, and provides individual coaching to students to support their artistic and professional pathways. She is a classical pianist and piano pedagogue with a PhD in Performance Science from the University of New South Wales, where she was awarded the Scientia PhD Scholarship. Her research focuses on on musicians’ health and well-being, with particular interest in performance anxiety and how educators can support students in managing it.
Alongside her academic work, Isabella led the delivery of nationally recognised education programs as Education Manager (NSW, NT & TAS) at Musica Viva Australia and served as Development Coordinator at Sydney Youth Orchestras. Drawing on her experience in teaching, performance, research, and arts management, she is committed to supporting musicians to develop – whether on stage, in the studio, or beyond – while sustaining healthy creative lives.
Dr Dianna Vidas is a Research Fellow in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland, currently investigating the wellbeing and social connections of older adults with hearing loss. Dianna is an interdisciplinary researcher, interested in exploring ways of supporting wellbeing through music, emotion regulation, social connection, and technology.
