Subject: Ph.D. position in binaural psycho-acoustics From: Steven van de Par <steven.van.de.par@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:15:35 +0200 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>The Acoustics Group at the University of Oldenburg is looking for a PhD student in binaural psycho-acoustics We are looking for candidates with a master (or equivalent degree) in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with excellent grades and experience in auditory perception and acoustics, who are interested to do a three year Ph.D. project in binaural psychoacoustics. Familiarity with listening test design and auditory modelling is desirable as well as good writing skills in English. The acoustics group offers an attractive environment with research covering auditory perception, computational auditory scene analysis, new technologies for sound reproduction, and sound quality research for automobile and aviation. The University of Oldenburg is known for its wide range of activities in hearing research and offers an excellent environment for a Ph.D. project in psycho-acoustics. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in binaural psycho-acoustics leading to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and participate in the graduate courses offered at the University. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Lower Saxony Civil Service (TV-L, E13 75%). Interested candidates should send an application, CV, copy of their university diplomas, and contact information for 1 or 2 references to: Prof. Dr. Steven van de Par Acoustics Group, Carl von Ossietzky University Carl von Ossietzkystraße 9-11 26129 Oldenburg Germany Tel. +49 441 798 3450 Fax. +49 441 798 3201 email Steven.van.de.Par@xxxxxxxx website http://www.akustik.uni-oldenburg.de/ Applications will be considered until September 7th The University of Oldenburg is an equal opportunities employer and explicitly supports applications from female researchers. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.