[AUDITORY] PhD position in scalable immersive audio reproduction ("Prof. Dr. Steven van de Par" )

Subject: [AUDITORY] PhD position in scalable immersive audio reproduction From: "Prof. Dr. Steven van de Par" <steven.van.de.par@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:13:51 +0000 --_000_db43e709d64e447d8a02a288fc1408aaunioldenburgde_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-2" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Acoustics Group (https://uol.de/en/mediphysics-acoustics/acoustics) of = the Department of Medical Physics and Acoustics at the University of Oldenb= urg, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a Marie Sk=B3odowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (m/f/d) in scalable immersive audio reproduction in the frame of the H2020 MSCA European Training Network SOUNDS. The full-t= ime position is available from 01.03.2022 for three years, with a salary ac= cording to TV-L E13. The position is suitable for part-time employment for = personal or family reasons. The Early Stage Researcher (PhD student) will be embedded in the SOUNDS res= earch and training network, and will carry out applied research in the inte= rdisciplinary field of signal processing, room acoustics, auditory percepti= on, communication networks and machine learning. The research will be execu= ted in an international team of audio signal processing researchers and wil= l involve several visits to internationally renowned research labs in Europ= e. The SOUNDS European Training Network (ETN) revolves around a new and promis= ing paradigm coined as Service-Oriented, Ubiquitous, Network-Driven Sound. = Inspired by the ubiquity of mobile and wearable devices capable of capturin= g, processing, and reproducing sound, the SOUNDS ETN aims to bring audio te= chnology to a new level by exploiting network-enabled cooperation between d= evices. We envision the next generation of audio devices to be capable of p= roviding enhanced hearing assistance, creating immersive audio experience, = enabling advanced voice control and much more, by seamlessly exchanging sig= nals and parameter settings, and spatially analyzing and reproducing sound = jointly with other nearby audio devices and infrastructure. It is anticipat= ed that this paradigm will eventually result in an entirely new way of desi= gning and using audio technology by considering audio as a service, enabled= through shared infrastructure. In the envisaged PhD project the main objective is to develop and evaluate = scalable immersive audio reproduction for higher-order ambisonics and chann= el-based audio content. Existing audio formats have predominantly been chan= nel based which limits the scalability of the reproduction towards differen= t loudspeaker set-ups. With the introduction of scene-based descriptions us= ing higher-order ambisonics and/or audio objects, as well as advanced remix= ing technology, the scalable and immersive reproduction of audio is within = reach. Two important challenges still remain. The large existing base of ch= annel-based audio content should be converted to the scalable immersive sou= nd reproduction. For this advanced model-based signal-decomposition methods= need to be developed which allow the parametric spatial analysis of audio = content and allows primary and ambient component extraction. Secondly, for = true immersive audio reproduction to be rolled out in practical room-acoust= ical conditions, robust acoustic compensation of the reproduction room will= be developed based on optimizing perceptual metrics. Responsibilities of the Early Stage Researcher - carry out applied research on scalable immersive audio reproduction= involving algorithm design, implementation, acoustical measurements, and s= ubjective evaluation - write scientific papers for international journals - monitor the work plan of his/her individual research project and ma= ke sure that milestones are achieved and deliverables are finalized in a ti= mely manner - actively participate in research meetings with the other SOUNDS ETN= researchers - take part in the research meetings and seminars at the Department o= f Medical Physics and Acoustics - enroll in a doctoral training program at the Graduate School Scienc= e, Medicine and Technology of the University of Oldenburg Profile - Candidates are required to have an academic university degree (Mast= er or equivalent) in electrical engineering, computer science, engineering = acoustics or a related discipline, excellent grades and a solid scientific = background in at least two of the following fields: (spatial) audio signal = processing, subjective evaluation, psycho-acoustics, machine learning. Cand= idates who are in the final phase of their Master studies are equally encou= raged to apply, and should mention their expected graduation date. - Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions for MSCA Early S= tage Researchers, i.e., they must have obtained their Master degree in the = past 4 years and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (= work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years= . Applications of candidates not fulfilling these eligibility conditions ca= n=B4t be considered. - Familiarity with scientific tools and programming languages (e.g., = Matlab, python) as well as excellent English language skills (both oral and= written) are required. - Experience with spatial audio reproduction methods, room acoustics,= and machine-learning-based methods for audio analysis is beneficial. Offer - A prestigious three-year MSCA Fellowship with a competitive salary - A strong involvement in a European research project with high inter= national visibility - A high-level and exciting international research environment - A thorough scientific education in the frame of a doctoral training= program - The possibility to participate in local as well as international co= urses, workshops and conferences - The possibility to perform research visits to internationally renow= ned research labs in Europe Please note that, when offered the position, you have to submit a certifica= te of equivalency for foreign university degrees from the KMK. For more inf= ormation see https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung. The Carl von Ossietzky Universit=E4t Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing t= he percentage of women in science. Therefore, equally qualified female cand= idates will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be prefe= rentially considered in case of equal qualification. The SOUNDS ETN strongly values research integrity, actively supports open a= ccess and reproducible research, and strives for diversity and gender balan= ce in its entire research and training program. The SOUNDS ETN adheres to T= he European Charter for Researchers and The Code of Conduct for the Recruit= ment of Researchers. To apply for this position please send your application (ref. AP221) includ= ing a letter of motivation with a statement of skills and research interest= s (max. 1 page), curriculum vitae, and a copy of the university diplomas an= d transcripts, to Carl von Ossietzky Universit=E4t Oldenburg, Fakult=E4t VI= , Abt. Akustik, Prof. Dr. Steven van de Par, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany, or e= lectronically to steven.van.de.par@xxxxxxxx Application by email i= s preferred. The application deadline is 24.1.2022. ---------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Ir. Steven van de Par Acoustics Group Carl von Ossietzky University Carl von Ossietzkystra=DFe 9-11 26129 Oldenburg Germany Tel. +49 441 798 3450 Fax. +49 441 798 3699 email Steven.van.de.Par@xxxxxxxx<mailto:Steven.van.de.Par@xxxxxxxx= nburg.de> website http://www.akustik.uni-oldenburg.de/ --_000_db43e709d64e447d8a02a288fc1408aaunioldenburgde_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-2" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Diso-8859-= 2"> <meta name=3D"Generator" content=3D"Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang=3D"DE" link=3D"#0563C1" vlink=3D"#954F72" style=3D"word-wrap:bre= ak-word"> <div class=3D"WordSection1"> The Acoustics Group (<a href=3D"https://uol.de/en/mediphysics-acoust= ics/acoustics">https://uol.de/en/mediphysics-acoustics/acoustics</a><sp= an lang=3D"EN-US" style=3D"font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">) of the Department of Medical Physics and Acoustics at the University of Ol= denburg, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a<o:p></o:p> Marie Sk=B3odowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (m/f/d)<br= > in scalable immersive audio reproduction<o:p></o:= p> in = the frame of the H2020 MSCA European Training Network SOUNDS. The full-time= position is available from 01.03.2022 for three years, with a salar= y according to TV-L E13. The position is suitable for p= art-time employment for personal or family reasons.<= o:p></o:p> The= Early Stage Researcher (PhD student) will be embedded in the SOUNDS resear= ch and training network, and will carry out applied research in the interdi= sciplinary field of signal processing, room acoustics, auditory perception, communication networks and machine learning. The rese= arch will be executed in an international team of audio signal processing r= esearchers and will involve several visits to internationally renowned rese= arch labs in Europe.<o:p></o:p></= p> The= SOUNDS European Training Network (ETN) revolves around a new and pr= omising paradigm coined as Service-Oriented, Ubiquitous, Network-Driven Sou= nd. Inspired by the ubiquity of mobile and wearable devices capable of capturing, processing, and reproducing sound, the SOUND= S ETN aims to bring audio technology to a new level by exploiting network-e= nabled cooperation between devices. We envision the next generation of audi= o devices to be capable of providing enhanced hearing assistance, creating immersive audio experience, enabling= advanced voice control and much more, by seamlessly exchanging signals and= parameter settings, and spatially analyzing and reproducing sound jointly = with other nearby audio devices and infrastructure. It is anticipated that this paradigm will eventually r= esult in an entirely new way of designing and using audio technology by con= sidering audio as a service, enabled through shared infrastructure. <o:p></o:p> In = the envisaged PhD project the main objective is to develop and evaluate scalable immersive audio reproduction for higher-order ambisonics and ch= annel-based audio content. Existing audio formats have predominantly be= en channel based which limits the scalability of the reproduction towards d= ifferent loudspeaker set-ups. With the introduction of scene-based descriptions using higher-order ambisonics= and/or audio objects, as well as advanced remixing technology, the scalabl= e and immersive reproduction of audio is within reach. Two important challe= nges still remain. The large existing base of channel-based audio content should be converted to the scalable im= mersive sound reproduction. For this advanced model-based signal-decomposit= ion methods need to be developed which allow the parametric spatial analysi= s of audio content and allows primary and ambient component extraction. Secondly, for true immersive audio repro= duction to be rolled out in practical room-acoustical conditions, robust ac= oustic compensation of the reproduction room will be developed based on opt= imizing perceptual metrics.<o:p></o:p> <o:= p> </o:p> Responsibilities of the Early Stage Researcher<o:p></o:p>= <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;marg= in-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-= align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:= exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>carry out applied research on scalable immersiv= e audio reproduction involving algorithm design, implementation, acoustical= measurements, and subjective evaluation<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>write scientific papers for international journ= als<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>monitor the work plan of his/her individual res= earch project and make sure that milestones are achieved and deliverables a= re finalized in a timely manner<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>actively participate in research meetings with = the other SOUNDS ETN researchers<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>take part in the research meetings and seminars= at the Department of Medical Physics and Acoustics<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margi= n-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-a= lign:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:e= xactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>enroll in a doctoral training program at the Gr= aduate School Science, Medicine and Technology of the University of Oldenbu= rg<o:p></o:p> <o:= p> </o:p> Profile <o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;marg= in-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-= align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:= exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>Candidates are required to have an academic uni= versity degree (Master or equivalent) in electrical engineering, computer s= cience, engineering acoustics or a related discipline, excellent grades and a solid scientific background in at least two of the = following fields: (spatial) audio signal processing, subjective evaluation,= psycho-acoustics, machine learning. Candidates who are in the final phase = of their Master studies are equally encouraged to apply, and should mention their expected graduation date.<o:= p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditi= ons for MSCA Early Stage Researchers, i.e., they must have obtained their M= aster degree in the past 4 years and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in G= ermany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. Applications of candida= tes not fulfilling these eligibility conditions can=B4t be considered.<o:p>= </o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>Familiarity with scientific tools and programmi= ng languages (e.g., Matlab, python) as well as excellent English language s= kills (both oral and written) are required.<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margi= n-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-a= lign:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:e= xactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>Experience with spatial audio reproduction meth= ods, room acoustics, and machine-learning-based methods for audio analysis = is beneficial.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>= Offer<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;marg= in-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-= align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:= exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>A prestigious three-year MSCA Fellowship with a= competitive salary<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>A strong involvement in a European research pro= ject with high international visibility<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>A high-level and exciting international researc= h environment<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>A thorough scientific education in the frame of= a doctoral training program<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;mar= gin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text= -align:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule= :exactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>The possibility to participate in local as well= as international courses, workshops and conferences<o:p></o:p> <p class=3D"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margi= n-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:17.85pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-a= lign:justify;text-indent:-17.85pt;line-height:14.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:e= xactly;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> <![if !supportLists]>-       <![endif]>The possibility to perform research visits to i= nternationally renowned research labs in Europe<o:p></o:p> <o:= p> </o:p> <a name=3D"_Hlk85729316">Please note that, when offere= d the position, you have to submit a certificate of equivalency for foreign= university degrees from the KMK. For more information see </a><a href=3D"https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung">https://www.k= mk.org/zeugnisbewertung</a>.<o:p></o:p></= span> The= Carl von Ossietzky Universit=E4t Oldenburg is dedicated to increasing the = percentage of women in science. Therefore, equally qualified female candida= tes will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities will be preferentially considered in case of equal qualification.<o:p></o:= p> <o:= p> </o:p> The= SOUNDS ETN strongly values research integrity, actively supports open acce= ss and reproducible research, and strives for diversity and gender balance = in its entire research and training program. The SOUNDS ETN adheres to The European Charter for Researchers and The Code of= Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.<o:p></o:p> <o:= p> </o:p> To = apply for this position please send your application (ref. AP221) in= cluding a letter of motivation with a statement of skills and research inte= rests (max. 1 page), curriculum vitae, and a copy of the university diplomas and transcripts, to Carl von Ossietzky Universi= t=E4t Oldenburg, Fakult=E4t VI, Abt. Akustik, Prof. Dr. Steven van de Par, = 26111 Oldenburg, Germany, or electronically to steven.van.de.par@xxxxxxxx= urg.de. Application by email is preferred. The application deadline is 24.1.2022.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> = ----------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> = Prof. Dr. Ir. Steven van de Par<o:p></o:p> = Acoustics Group<o:p></o:p> Carl von Ossiet= zky University<o= :p></o:p> Carl von Ossiet= zkystra=DFe 9-11= <o:p></o:p> = 26129 Oldenburg Germany <o:p></o:p> = Tel.    +49 441 798 3450<o:p></o:p> = Fax.   +49 441 798 3699<o:p></o:p> = email  <a href=3D"mailto:Steven.van= .de.Par@xxxxxxxx" title=3D"mailto:Steven.van.de.Par@xxxxxxxx= eCtrl+Klicken oder tippen Sie, um dem Link zu folgen.">Steven.van.de.Par@xxxxxxxx</a><o:p></o:p> web= site <a href=3D"http://www.akusti= k.uni-oldenburg.de/" title=3D"http://www.akustik.uni-oldenburg.de/Ctrl+= Klicken oder tippen Sie, um dem Link zu folgen.">http= ://www.akustik.uni-oldenburg.de/</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html> --_000_db43e709d64e447d8a02a288fc1408aaunioldenburgde_--

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