Postdoctoral Researcher in Soundscape Engineering and Acoustic Metamaterials

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Position Description The Department of Vehicle Engineering and Technical Acoustics at KTH is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the VR-funded research project SMILE (Soundscape engineering with Metamaterial Innovation and LEarning). SMILE develops methods for acoustic design that combine soundscape goals, acoustic metamaterials, physical modeling, inverse design, machine learning, and perceptual evaluation. The postdoctoral researcher will develop models and design methods for acoustic metamaterials/metasurfaces, apply simulation and data-driven optimization, contribute to listening tests and VR-based soundscape evaluation, build or test prototypes, publish results, and contribute to coordination and mentoring. Teaching may be included, but no more than 20 percent of working time. Qualifications Required Qualifications Completed doctoral degree or foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirement must be met by the time the employment decision is made. Scientific expertise in soundscape, psychoacoustics, environmental acoustics, technical acoustics, acoustic design, or a related field. Documented experience with soundscape-related research methods, such as prediction, design, or evaluation of soundscapes; psychoacoustic or perceptual modeling; auralization; listening tests; VR-based or other human subject experiments; or analysis of urban, indoor, or vehicle-related sound environments. Very strong ability to write scientific texts and communicate in English. English is required because the project is international and results will be disseminated internationally. Good collaboration skills, independence, responsibility, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with particular emphasis on gender equality. Desirable Qualifications At the deadline, no more than three years since the doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree was completed. A strong publication record in an area relevant to the position. Experience in soundscape prediction, soundscape design, soundscape evaluation, psychoacoustics, auralization, or related perceptual modeling. Experience designing, conducting, or analyzing VR-based soundscape experiments, listening tests, or other human subject studies. Experience with acoustic metamaterials/metasurfaces, such as design, modeling, manufacturing, prototype development, measurements, or experimental validation. Additional merits include experience with machine learning, optimization, signal processing, numerical acoustic simulation (e.g., FEM/BEM/SEA), and programming or data analysis in Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar tools. We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. Become Part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal treatment are quality matters and an integral part of KTH's values as a university and public authority. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work and develop at KTH. Union Representatives Contact information for union representatives. Application You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. Your application should include: CV including relevant work experience, knowledge, and publication list. Copy of degree certificate and transcript from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages. Brief statement of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to SMILE, your previous studies, and future goals. Maximum two pages. Contact information for two references. The application must be received by KTH no later than midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time) on the final application deadline. About the Employment The position is permanent, but no longer than two years. A postdoctoral position is a time-limited qualification employment focused on research intended as a first career step after completion of a doctorate. Other Information For information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. An employment at KTH may be placed in a security classification. If this applies to this position, a security clearance of the applicant will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) with consent. In such cases, a condition for employment is that the applicant passes the security clearance. We do not accept direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job advertisements.Position Description The Department of Vehicle Engineering and Technical Acoustics at KTH is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the VR-funded research project SMILE (Soundscape engineering with Metamaterial Innovation and LEarning). SMILE develops methods for acoustic design that combine soundscape goals, acoustic metamaterials, physical modeling, inverse design, machine learning, and perceptual evaluation. The postdoctoral researcher will develop models and design methods for acoustic metamaterials/metasurfaces, apply simulation and data-driven optimization, contribute to listening tests…

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8. 7. 2026

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