Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - PhD position - Hearing Technology and Acoustics - Audiovisual Psychophysics

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The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 2 years.
The possibility of an extension (for at least one year) exists.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

The Institute for Hearing Technology and Acoustics (https://www.akustik.rwth-aachen.de) at RWTH Aachen University focuses on the physical and technical aspects of sound as well as the human perception and processing of sound. The goal of the Institute for Hearing Technology and Acoustics is to expand interdisciplinary research in the field of sound perception and processing in complex acoustic environments. In addition to other research areas, the Institute is active in the fields of sound generation, propagation and attenuation. In this context, measurement methods and simulation techniques are developed to investigate the physics of complex acoustic scenarios using acoustic virtual reality. 

Within the scope of the Research Training Group 2416 – Multi senses, Multi scales (DFG, https://www.rtg2416.rwth-aachen.de) the institute focuses on the perceptual evaluation and cognitive processing of acoustic and audiovisual stimuli. In this context, listening experiments are designed, implemented, tested, and performed to challenge models of cognition and gain a deeper understanding of cognitive processes. The behavioral results of these experiments are complemented by (electro-)physiological measures, such as the electroencephalogram (EEG) to uncover new relationships between bio signals and behavior.

We offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly interdisciplinary team, with extensive technical equipment and training in the state-of-the-art methods of hearing research and acoustics.

Ihr Profil

• Above-average university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering, physics, or another relevant field and fulfillment of the requirements for admission to a doctoral program
• Previous experience in measuring and analyzing EEG data, preferably any of event-related potentials, oscillatory analysis, and statistical evaluation of time series data 
• Good knowledge in one or more of the following areas: psychoacoustics, spatial audio, acoustic virtual reality, statistics, machine learning
• Good programming skills in Python, experience with Psychopy preferably
• Good communication skills in German (e.g., for organization of listening experiments and teaching) 
• Excellent communication skills in English (teaching, publications)
• Interest in fundamental research in the field of behavioral/cognitive neuroscience and its practical application
• Willingness to contribute to and take responsibility for teaching activities
• Flexibility and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

Ihre Aufgaben

• Planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments with audiovisual stimulation techniques and electrophysiological measurements (EEG).
• Research and development in the areas of audiovisual psychophysics and cognitive neuroscience
• Publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences.
• Performing organizational and self-administrative tasks, assisting with research project applications and active participation in the Institute for Hearing Technology and Acoustics.
• Involvement in the courses of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs ( labs, seminars, exercises, projects, exam preparation, supervision and follow-up, (co-)supervision of theses).

Please submit your application in electronic format (pdf) with a letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae (including information on research, teaching, and project management experience), certificates, and contact information for one or two references to the contact below.

Über uns

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L