Postdoc in Spatial Audio and Multisensory XR - DTU Engineering Technology

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Engineering Technology invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral researcher position focused on real-time spatial audio and multisensory XR at the intersection of acoustics, signal processing, XR, and human perception. You will develop physics-based and data-driven audio rendering methods and work with international partners across XR, haptics, AI, and healthcare.

The role requires a PhD and offers a collaborative, international environment within the European OmenXR Horizon project.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in acoustics, signal processing, XR, HCI or a related field.
• Strong background in spatial audio and perceptual evaluation.
• Programming/prototyping experience and interest in empirical user research.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time spatial audio rendering using physics-based and data-driven approaches.
• Investigate personalised audio, environmental soundscapes, interactive sounds, and auditory augmentation.
• Integrate and synchronize audio with visual, haptic, and other sensory modalities.
• Conduct perceptual studies and contribute to multisensory use cases.

Skills

Spatial audio

Programming

Research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Do you want to develop immersive systems that recreate realistic and responsive sound environments? We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate real-time spatial audio and multisensory XR at the intersection of acoustics, signal processing, XR, and human perception. You will develop and evaluate physics-based and data-driven audio rendering methods within the European OmenXR Horizon project, collaborating with international partners across XR, haptics, AI, and healthcare.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to develop and evaluate real-time spatial audio and multisensory XR environments based on dynamically reconstructed physical spaces. You will combine spatial audio rendering, acoustic modelling, multisensory interaction, and empirical evaluation. DTU leads the project task on real-time physics-based and data-driven audio rendering.

• Develop real-time spatial audio rendering using physics-based and data-driven approaches.
• Investigate personalised audio, environmental soundscapes, interactive sounds, and auditory augmentation.
• Integrate and synchronize audio with visual, haptic, and other sensory modalities.
• Conduct perceptual and user studies and contribute to the multisensory sensory-grounding use case.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• has a strong background in spatial audio, acoustics, signal processing, XR, HCI, or a related field;
• has programming/prototyping experience and interest in perceptual and empirical user research; and
• can work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary international research project.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on qualifications, relevant experience, motivation, and project fit.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 2 years. The expected starting date is January 2027. The position is full-time.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Stefania Serafin ([e-mail])

You can read more about the department of Engineering Technology at https://engtech.dtu.dk/english

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU - Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar 'PhD relocation to Denmark and Zoom seminar' for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

At DTU Engineering Technology, we research technology implementation. We develop knowledge, methods and tools that help companies, organisations and society implement and scale digital, electrical and materials technologies, particularly within construction and infrastructure, industry and manufacturing, and life science and healthcare.

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DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

Location
Ballerup, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-09-30T21:59:00+00:00