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Research associate (m/f/d) in the field of virtual acoustic environments (PhD)

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
12 Apr 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences
Research Field
Technology
Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Germany
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

TH Köln is one of the most innovative universities of applied sciences and a member of the university alliance UAS 7. We offer 25,000 students and 1,000 academics from Germany and abroad an inspiring learning, research and work environment in the fields of engineering and humanities as well as social and natural sciences. TH Köln shapes social innovation - this is our approach to society’s challenges. Due to our interdisciplinary mindset and actions as well as our regional, national and international activities, we are a valued cooperation partner in numerous fields.

from 01/07/2024 | temporary up to 31/06/2027 | full time | Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering | Campus Deutz

 

That awaits you
  • Research activities in the field of virtual acoustic environments in a project funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), which aims to investigate perceptual aspects of human voice characteristics
  • Realisation and adaptation of headphone-based virtual environments using dynamic binaural synthesis
  • Processing of the work packages, in particular the measurement of the dynamic voice directivity characteristics, the construction and evaluation of the test system, psychoacoustic investigations to determine the perceptual thresholds as well as the technical realisation and the evaluation of the experiment
  • Publishing research results as scientifically based publications in English as a basis for your cumulative doctorate
  • Independent teaching (4 weekly semester hours; preparation, realisation and follow-up of courses)

Requirements

Research Field
Technology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Your skills
  • University degree (Master's level) in the STEM/technical field
  • PhD intention 
  • Very good knowledge in the fields of audio technology, audio signal processing and auditory perception
  • Expertise in the field of virtual acoustic environments advantageous
  • Good programming skills (e.g. Matlab, C++, Python)
  • Experienced in scientific working
  • Very good command of English, both written and oral
  • Independent and structured way of working with a strong focus on results
  • High research motivation and scientific commitment

Additional Information

Benefits
Our offer
  • Remuneration according to EG 13 TV-L (tariff agreement for the public servants of the federal states)
  • Cumulative cooperative doctorate at the TU Berlin with reference to the project
  • Flexible working hours and telework options
  • Family-friendly working environment and conditions
  • A wide range of training and continuing education opportunities for your professional and personal development
  • Insights into interdisciplinary research contexts and the opportunity for further academic training
  • Option to participate in university sports and health promotion programs
  • University events (e.g. summer party)
  • Close to public transport
  • Annual extra payment according to TV-L
  • 30 days paid vacation with a 5-day work week
Eligibility criteria
TH Köln is committed to providing equal opportunities and seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.
Applicants with disabilities and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
 
The position can also be performed part-time (min 75%).

In addition to the usual application documents, we are kindly asking for an informative cover letter.

Selection process

We look forward to receiving your application!
Application deadline: May 12, 2024

Additional comments

Your contact:
Katharina Rücker
T: +49 221 8275 3592
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
TH Köln
Country
Germany
City
Cologne
Postal Code
50679
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Contact

City
Cologne
Website
Street
Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer 54
Postal Code
50968