Immersive technologies will transform not only how we communicate and experience entertainment, but also our experience of the physical world, from shops to museums, cars to classrooms. This studentship will give you a chance to contribute to the field of immersive
sound by optimising spatial audio reproduction using perceptually relevant metrics. For that, you must be interested in combining psychoacoustics, audio signal processing, auditory modelling and machine learning.
The IoSR is home to the Tonmeister degree in Music and Sound Recording, which produced a stream of highly successful graduates (including two Oscar winners, ten Grammy winners, and twelve BAFTA winners), and is a leading centre for research in acoustic engineering.
Open to any UK or international candidates. Starting in January 2025 (slightly later start dates can be accommodated for an exceptional candidate). You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD
programme. You will have a strong interest in audio and demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in relevant subject areas and a clear aptitude for research. We will need to be happy that you have the necessary background subject knowledge and
the necessary research skills to begin your doctoral training. You will ideally have a Masters in a relevant discipline and will definitely have a 1st or 2:1 Bachelors degree (or equivalent). You will be able to demonstrate excellent mathematical, analytical
and computer programming skills. Advantage will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of: signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, mathematics, programming, acoustics, and psychoacoustics. Furthermore, you will have excellent research
skills evidenced by a significant Bachelors/Masters research project, involving experimental research, appropriate use of the literature and/or computer-based simulations, and a formal dissertation-style report. You will be enthusiastic about working in a
team.
At Surrey we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, in the pursuit of Surrey’s vision to be a leading global University. We are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly
encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
Applications should be made online via the Audio
Engineering PhD programme page. Under "Intended Research Area" please indicate “Immersive Audio Technology”. Interviews will be carried out shortly thereafter. Informal enquires are welcome and should be made
to Dr
Enzo De Sena. Please use the “Research Proposal” section of the application to explain (a) why you want to pursue a PhD, both in general and specifically in the field of immersive audio and (b) how your skills
and previous experiences meet the Candidate Profile specified in this ad.
The funding is for 3 years and includes: