Job position at BBC Research & Development

International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio research institution is looking for an experienced audio researcher/professional to lead innovative projects in audio research, including periphony and spatial audio. The position is based in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, and involves heading the BBC Audio Research Partnership. Successful candidates will have a strong background in audio research and a passion for advancing the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio research or relevant field.
• Knowledge of periphony, spatial audio, and Ambisonics.
• Familiarity with room acoustics and studio design.

Responsibilities

• Lead audio research at BBC.
• Head the BBC Audio Research Partnership.
• Focus on projects related to source separation and metadata generation.

Job description

Job Position at BBC Research & Development

A job advert has been released for an experienced audio researcher/professional to lead the audio research at the BBC. The position in England also includes heading up the newly formed BBC Audio Research Partnership.

The initial focus areas include periphony, spatial audio and Ambisonics (including aspects such as recording, encoding, reproduction, and mixing), and the related area of room acoustics (studio design for 3D, living room influence on 3D). Other current research areas include source separation and music information retrieval (including automatic metadata generation).

The position is located at our brand-new purpose-built R&D laboratory at Salford Quays, in Greater Manchester, and the deadline for applications is 31st July.

Contact: Chris Pike, Research Engineer - Audio Team, BBC Research & Development