Denmark : Phd Stipend-Rendering of 3D sound in a partly virtual multi-user environment

 At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Department of Electronic Systems, Section of Acoustics, two PhD stipends are available within the general study programme Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The stipends are open for appointment from September 1, 2010. 
  

Job description
Rendering of 3D sound in a partly virtual multi-user environment

Position No. 562/06-08-10053

The main purpose of the project is to investigate and develop methods on how to facilitate a multi-user environment by means of 3D sound, most likely using binaural technology. The environment consists of both physical participants and virtual visitors in addition to a physical room which in itself holds acoustical properties. Participant and visitors must be able to communicate in a multi-modal way which also includes vision and haptics. In order to transmit sound events which can be shared by the parties a virtual layer must be defined. This layer does not only define the (simple) streaming of real-time recorded sound but also a set of parameters which can be transmitted, e.g. position of participants/visitors, head rotation, moving and positioning of audible objects and (acoustical) room parameters. The project will deal with a possible reduction or limitation of such parameters, and will address how synthesized sound combined with the real world sound of the listener can be rendered in the environment given ("augmented reality").

The project is part of a European cooperation project financed by the EU (and partners).

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Søren Krarup Olesen, Department of Electronic Systems, phone: +45 99 40 87 07 concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.

The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine will make a decision for allocating the stipend.

For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Helen Kjerstein Kristensen, The Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, phone: +45 9940 7373.

The faculties have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of January 11, 2006 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Deadline : 20/07/2010 
 
 
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