The AudioLab (https://audiolab.york.ac.uk) at the Department of Electronic Engineering, University of York is looking for a talented post-doctoral research associate to join the Enhancing Audio Description II project.
The position is of 2.5 years duration. The candidate is required to have strong background knowledge in spatial audio, listening test design and implementation and good coding skills. They will conduct a programme of research to fulfil deliverables on the Enhancing Audio Description II project, including development of production and post-production tools and conducting listening studies to evaluate project outputs. They will disseminate research at international conferences, symposia and consortium meetings as well as create articles for high impact journals. The project requires the candidate to be present at York to conduct experimental work, but desk research can be carried out remotely if needed.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
A first degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Music Technology or related discipline and a PhD in Spatial Audio or related field.
Strong knowledge of spatial audio and associated research techniques and methodologies, including binaural and object based audio.
Experience in listening test design, implementation and analysis.
An effective communicator with a track record of conference and journal publication.
A strong desire to work in the field of accessibility.
Application deadline: 23rd January 2022
Interview: 8th February 2022
See
https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_web_page_id=469325
The position is of 2.5 years duration. The candidate is required to have strong background knowledge in spatial audio, listening test design and implementation and good coding skills. They will conduct a programme of research to fulfil deliverables on the Enhancing Audio Description II project, including development of production and post-production tools and conducting listening studies to evaluate project outputs. They will disseminate research at international conferences, symposia and consortium meetings as well as create articles for high impact journals. The project requires the candidate to be present at York to conduct experimental work, but desk research can be carried out remotely if needed.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
A first degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Music Technology or related discipline and a PhD in Spatial Audio or related field.
Strong knowledge of spatial audio and associated research techniques and methodologies, including binaural and object based audio.
Experience in listening test design, implementation and analysis.
An effective communicator with a track record of conference and journal publication.
A strong desire to work in the field of accessibility.
Application deadline: 23rd January 2022
Interview: 8th February 2022
See
https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_web_page_id=469325
for further details.
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Gavin Kearney at gavin.kearney@york.ac.uk or contact Dr. Mariana Lopez at mariana.lopez@york.ac.uk
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For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Gavin Kearney at gavin.kearney@york.ac.uk or contact Dr. Mariana Lopez at mariana.lopez@york.ac.uk
Dr. Gavin Kearney
Associate Professor in Audio and Music Technology
Department of Electronic Engineering
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 32 2374
Web: https://audiolab.york.ac.uk/
Associate Professor in Audio and Music Technology
Department of Electronic Engineering
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 32 2374
Web: https://audiolab.york.ac.uk/
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