Dear colleagues I'd like to announce a 2.5-year, 75%-funded position for immediate start at the Technical University of Berlin in the Audio Communication Group of Prof. Weinzierl (http://www.ak.tu-berlin.de/). Applications including the usual documents and mentioning the ID number I-204/15 should be submitted until 19th of June, 2015 via email at doris.grasse@xxxxxxxxxxxx or postal. A (German only) call be found here: This is a translation of the positions’ description: “Project scope: Development of a mobile application for controlling the sound of a novel type of virtual reality headphones. This includes the implementation of a mobile audio player, of means for headphone sound optimization and (binaural and potentially interactive) spatial audio effects. Moreover, a battery-powered wireless headset prototype is to be set up featuring (a) wireless audio connection, (b) wireless solution for real-time head orientation tracking, and (c) means for collection/analysis of user movement data. The project is suited to be conducted as a PhD thesis under supervision of the chair of audio communication. Requirements: Successful completion of a scientific or technical university degree (Master or equivalent ) in, for example, physics, computer science or electrical engineering with knowledge in the field of audio signal processing and acoustic measurements. Experience with implementation of mobile (audio) applications for iOS. Additional Information: This project includes a cooperation with two industrial partners (a loudspeaker developer and a mechanical engineering company) and is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.” Please, spread this announcement. With best regards Alexander Lindau |