PhD: Urban Sound Propagation & Perception (Remote)

werkenbijnlr; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days off

8% year-end bonus

Healthcare contribution

Parental leave

Work from home

Job summary

NLR in Amsterdam is offering a PhD position in aircraft noise propagation modelling, in collaboration with TU/e, to advance UAM noise understanding in urban environments. You will develop a next-generation model predicting frequency-dependent sound fields, support perception studies with binaural simulations, and participate in measurement campaigns at DigiCity/mobility centers.

The role combines applied research with academic training at TU/e and a four-year contract, with extensive supervision

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Building Acoustics, Physics, Aerospace or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; Fluent English.
• Proven programming skills in MATLAB/Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate a next-generation noise propagation model for UAM in urban environments.
• Generate monaural and binaural sound predictions for perception studies.
• Coordinate with TU/e and NLR teams and contribute to measurement campaigns.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Acoustics modelling

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Acoustics/Physics/Aerospace engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

NLR in Amsterdam is offering a PhD position in aircraft noise propagation modelling, in collaboration with TU/e, to advance UAM noise understanding in urban environments. You will develop a next-generation model predicting frequency-dependent sound fields, support perception studies with binaural simulations, and participate in measurement campaigns at DigiCity/mobility centers.

The role combines applied research with academic training at TU/e and a four-year contract, with extensive supervision