01.10.2026 | temporary for 3 years | full time | Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering | Campus Deutz
That awaits you
- Research work in the field of virtual acoustic environments as part of a project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), with the aim of investigating the perceptual aspects of natural sound sources
- Implementation and adaptation of headphone-based virtualenvironments using dynamic binaural synthesis
- Work on the project packages, in particular the measurement of the dynamic directivities of natural sound sources, as well as the development and evaluation of the test system
- Planning, conducting and evaluating psychoacoustic experiments to determine perceptual thresholds
- Publication of research results as scientifically sound publications in English as the basis for your doctoral thesis
- Independent teaching (4 contact hours per week; preparation, delivery and follow-up of courses)
Your skills
- A university degree (Master’s level) in STEM subjects, a technical degree programme or equivalentIntention to pursue a PhD
- Excellent knowledge in the fields of audio engineering, audio signal processing and sound perception
- Expertise in the field of virtual acoustic environments is an advantage
- Good programming skills (e.g. Matlab, C++, Python)
- Proficient in academic work
- Very good command of English
- Independent and structured approach to work with a strong focus on results
- Strong affinity for research and a proactive attitude
Our offer
- Remuneration according to EG 13 TV-L (tariff agreement for the public servants of the federal states)
- Flexible working hours and telework options
- Family-friendly working environment and conditions
- A wide range of training and continuing education opportunities for your professional and personal development
- Regular participation in doctoral seminars and interdisciplinary training programs
- Option to participate in university sports and health promotion programs
- University events (e.g. lectures, staff outing, readings, summer party, etc.)
- Close to public transport
- Digital communication and work processes in your team
- Supplementary pension scheme of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
- Annual extra payment according to TV-L
- 30 days paid vacation with a 5-day work week
TH Köln is committed to providing equal opportunities and seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.
Applicants with disabilities and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
Applicants with disabilities and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
This job vacancy is open exclusively to applicants who can be employed for their own advanced academic training (sect. 2 (1) of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG). The employment period may be adjusted depending on the applicant’s remaining advanced academic qualification times.
The position can also be performed part-time.
The position can also be performed part-time.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Application deadline: Jun 02, 2026
Application deadline: Jun 02, 2026
Your contact:
Janine Strucken
T: 0221-8275-5965
E: janine.strucken@th-koeln.de
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
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Janine Strucken
T: 0221-8275-5965
E: janine.strucken@th-koeln.de
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
Legal notice
