PhD student in electronics with focus on sound source localization - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Applications are invited for a PhD student position at the STC (Sensible Things that Communicate) research centre (www.miun.se/STC).The successful applicant will work on the MiLo Project, Environment in the Control Loop. Research will be done in collaboration with industrial partners as part of a larger project addressing technological challenges in environmental monitoring in relation to airports, waste deposits of cellulose fibres, industry, and winter sports facilities.

Position description: The position focuses on studying localization of sound sources for the classification of the lateral position. The emphasis will be on evaluating and developing methods for sound source localization and effectively implementing them to produce mathematical descriptions and experimental arrangements.

Entry requirements and selection criteria: To meet the basic entry requirements for doctoral programmes, applicants must have a second-cycle degree (Master’s level degree), or have acquired at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 must have been awarded in second-cycle or equivalent courses. Specific eligibility requirements include at least 90 credits in electronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering or closely related subjects. These credits, or an equivalent knowledge base, may have been acquired in Sweden or abroad.

Final selection will also be based on the relevance of an applicant’s other work, such as thesis work or courses, and on interviews with the applicants. Prior experience in signal processing of sound, the use of microphone array setups for the purpose of sound source localization and experience with different positioning methods is required. Personal qualities like teamwork skills, initiative, and suitability for PhD studies will be weighed together with formal subject knowledge. A short description of the applicants’ visions and goals should be included in the application.

Employment: This postgraduate employment opportunity is intended to be equivalent to two years’ fulltime research studies and aims to lead to a Licentiate degree. The appointment may be extended up to the doctoral degree level if additional funding is obtained. The starting date will be determined after selection.

Salary: Given by Mid Sweden University regulated salary for PhD students.

Information: Further information is available from Head of Department Claes Mattsson, claes.mattsson@miun.se, phone, +46 (0)10 142 84 98, Associate Prof. Göran Thungström goran.thungstrom@miun.se. and Prof. Mårten Sjöström Marten.Sjostrom@miun.se.

More information can also be found on STC’s homepage http://www.miun.se/stc

Application: The application must include CV, transcripts from your prior degree program(s), thesis work, a statement personal letter describing your vision and goal in research, or other documents(such as project work) that might be of value for your application.

Welcome with your application through our recruitment system until 16th of October 2019.