Postdoc: Real-Time Spatial Audio & Multisensory XR

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

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.