Doctoral Position in VoCS Project: AudEERING GmbH is offering a PhD position in the revolutionary VoCS project aimed at advancing voice research in Europe. This project, funded by the Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Networks Actions within the Horizon Europe Programme, focuses on detecting and classifying respiratory diseases through vocal cues.
Doctoral Position in Voice Communication Sciences (VoCS) Project
Designation
PhD Position in Voice Communication Sciences
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation/Company | audEERING GmbH |
| Research Field | Computer Science, Engineering |
| Position Type | PhD Position |
| Contract Type | Temporary |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Hours Per Week | 40 hours |
| Starting Date | 1 August 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 16 March 2025 |
| Funding | Horizon Europe – MSCA |
| Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number | 101168998 |
| Job Location | Gilching or Berlin, Germany |
| Expected Duration | 3 years |
Research Area
The project focuses on the detection and classification of multiple respiratory diseases using vocal cues, leveraging machine learning techniques and big data analysis.
Location
- Primary Location: Gilching or Berlin, Germany (24 months)
- Secondments:
- Technical University of Munich (9 months)
- Maastricht University (3 months)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Educational Requirement: Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., electrical engineering, speech science, information science).
- Skills:
- Strong background in machine learning
- Programming proficiency in Python
- Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken).
- Other Criteria:
- Must not have resided or worked in Germany for more than 12 months in the last three years.
- Candidates should not currently hold a doctoral degree.
Description
The VoCS project aims to innovate the diagnosis of respiratory diseases through the analysis of vocal cues. Candidates will explore various machine learning approaches and data sets, developing a robust multi-class classification technique to enhance disease detection and severity prediction.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this PhD position should apply through the VoCS project application form, which will be available starting from February 2025.
Last Date to Apply
16 March 2025
For additional details, visit the VoCS Project Website.
