Audio Research Scientist (F/H)

EssilorLuxottica; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Paris is seeking an Audio Research Scientist to design and conduct experiments in human auditory science, bridging upstream research and product development. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment to study perceptual and cognitive hearing processes and translate findings into future tech directions.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, strong data analysis, and proficiency in Python and MATLAB, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in eyewear and

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a field related to human hearing and auditory perception.
• Experience in experimental hearing research with human participants is required.
• Strong data analysis and programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Design experimental and clinical studies in human auditory science.
• Analyze behavioral and neurophysiological data and apply statistics.
• Publish peer‑reviewed work and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in audio technologies and products.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy

Education

PhD in Auditory Neuroscience / related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your role

We are recruiting an Audio Research Scientist within our Neuroscience & Medical Research department, to contribute to pioneering research at the intersection of auditory science and human neuroscience. They will support our mission to develop cutting‑edge MedTech solutions, to enhance human hearing and address hearing‑related disorders. This person will be directly involved in the design and the realization of new research protocols to study audio‑visual interactions and hearing related disorders.

The main mission of the position is to design and conduct experimental and clinical research to investigate perceptual and cognitive processes mediating hearing. These studies will involve measures of human auditory behavior (and related neurophysiological data), with state‑of‑the‑art research equipment.

The main challenge is to operate at the frontier between upstream research and industrial technological development, following scientific methodological rigor and translating early‑stage research insights into tangible technological directions. Timely delivery of experimental results and recommendations with clear translational relevance for future innovation are key in the success of this job.

Main responsibilities

Design and lead experimental and clinical studies in the field of human auditory science

• Design experimental protocols to investigate auditory perception, audio‑visual interactions and hearing‑related disorders in humans
• Contribute to study planning, participant inclusion criteria, ethics‑related documentation and data collection workflows and coordinate or support the execution of studies with internal teams and external partners

Analyze and interpret research data

• Process and analyze behavioral, perceptual, and where relevant neurophysiological data
• Apply appropriate statistical methods to test hypotheses and evaluate research outcomes while ensuring high standards of data quality, reproducibility, and methodological rigor

Translate research findings

• Produce internal reports and presentations summarizing methods, results, and implications
• Formulate scientific recommendations relevant to future product and technology directions
• Publish peer‑reviewed scientific publications and conference communications in the field of human auditory science
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders

Contribute scientific expertise across projects and collaborations

• Provide expertise in hearing research to cross‑functional teams and interact with internal stakeholders working on audio technologies, smart eyewear, AI, vision, and related domains
• Help identify new research opportunities, hypotheses, and methodological approaches

Main requirements

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a field related to human hearing and auditory perception, such as Auditory Neuroscience, Psychoacoustics, Speech and Language Perception, or Auditory Perception Disorders.

• Strong scientific and engineering background, preferably in Acoustics, Signal Processing, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of experience in experimental hearing research, ideally involving the design, execution, and analysis of clinical or behavioral studies with human participants.
• Proven expertise in data analysis, with strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of experimental design, research methodologies, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated scientific rigor, critical thinking, and advanced problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams.
• Highly autonomous, intellectually curious, and motivated to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real‑world innovation.

Candidates who are nearing completion of their PhD or who have recently completed a first postdoctoral experience are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate substantial hands‑on experience in experimental research involving human participants. The successful candidate will thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and be driven by the opportunity to generate scientific insights that contribute to the development of next‑generation hearing technologies.