McGill University post-doctoral position in spatial hearing

[Catherine Guastavino <Catherine.Guastavino@xxxxxxxxx>]

We are pleased to announce the opening of a position for a  
postdoctoral researcher (within 5 years post-PhD) to perform  
perceptual experiments in spatial hearing under the direction of  
Prof. Catherine Guastavino.
We are interested in evaluating perceptual differences between sound  
spatialisation techniques (including binaural and wave field  
syntheses) and perceptual thresholds for reverberation.  
Responsibilities include designing and conducting perceptual  
experiments, with emphasis on localization and sound quality  
evaluations. The position is for one year. This project is funded by  
the Fonds Quebecois de Recherche sur la Nature et les Technologies.

LAB AND CENTRE

The Multimodal Interaction Laboratory (MIL) is a satellite lab of the  
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media & Technology  
(CIRMMT – www.cirmmt.mcgill.ca) and is also affiliated with the  
Graduate School of Library and Information Studies of McGill  
University. The MIL is equipped with audio equipment and  
workstations, a stereoscopic virtual reality system, and will soon  
host a wave field synthesis system and a haptic device with force  
feedback.

SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in psychoacoustics, spatial audio  
or human-computer interaction with skills in psychological testing,  
programming, statistical data analysis, and sound analysis and  
synthesis. The candidate will interact with other research scientists  
from CIRMMT and should have the necessary social skills for  
collaborative efforts.

SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants should send a CV and letter describing how their skills  
could best be employed within the context of the proposed project to  
Prof. Catherine Guastavino. The post-doctoral rate scale is  
$30,000-35,000 (CAD) plus benefits, depending on qualifications.  
Review will begin as applications are received, with a starting date  
of Summer or Fall 2007. There is a possibility of obtaining exemption  
from Québec provincial taxes for non-Canadian applicants. In the case  
of international applicants, final acceptance for the post-doctoral  
position is conditional upon obtaining necessary documents to work in  
Canada.

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Catherine Guastavino, PhD
http://www.gslis.mcgill.ca/guastavino
McGill University, Graduate School of Library & Information Studies
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media & Technology
3459 McTavish, H3A 1Y1 Montreal, QC Canada
Phone: (514) 398-1709   -   Fax: (514) 398-7193