Doctoral student in spatial audio signal processing

Join us for an exciting and excellent Doctoral student journey to create next-generation technology for augmented audio reality!

About us

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering tackles contemporary and emerging challenges for the built and natural environment, ranging from resource utilisation, pollution and climate change to digitalisation and inequality. We combine expertise in architecture, civil engineering and related disciplines to build a better world.

Sound and vibration are part of our daily lives. The Division of Applied Acoustics conducts research in audio and acoustics and aims to contribute to sustainable built environments and sustainable infrastructure, as well as to support European industry in the development of products and services with appropriate sound and vibration properties.

About the research project

The position is part of the project WeHear that is funded by the Horizon Europe programme of the European Commission. The project is a collaboration between several universities and companies and aims at turning smart glasses with built-in microphones and cameras into a next-generation augmented hearing device that adapts the sound scene that the user is exposed to to the user's specific needs. The doctoral student's task will be to contribute and perceptually evaluate signal processing algorithms that manipulate the spatial information that is embedded in the microphone signals. Please note that we have also another opening for a doctoral student position: Doctoral student in acoustic array signal processing.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree of 120 credits or a Master's degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in of 120 credits in electrical engineering, acoustics, mathematics, data science or related field.
• Experience in digital signal processing and acoustic measurements
• Experience in either MATLAB or Python programming
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

*for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor's degree is accepted.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• Experience in machine learning and psychoacoustic experiments
• Experience in a version control system such as Git
• Experience in writing scientific texts in LaTeX

What you will do

• Conduct research in an international research project and publish the results internationally
• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing
• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Applied Acoustics
• The position generally also includes teaching in Chalmers' MSc Programme Sound and Vibration or other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours. The teaching will be carried out in the English language.

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20 %, which extends the position up to five years.
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. Learning the Swedish language is encouraged but not mandatory.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.

Bachelor's and, if available, master's thesis together with the transcripts.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Please note:The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than June 30.

For questions, please contact:

Jens Ahrens
professor
jens.ahrens@chalmers.se

We look forward to your application!

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez - forward.

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