PhD Scholarship in Acoustics: The University of Ferrara’s Department of Engineering is offering a 3-year PhD position focused on indoor soundscape and classroom acoustics. The project, “SOUNDkids,” aims to explore innovative acoustic design strategies for learning environments used by younger students. This research is supported by the Head-Genuit Foundation.
PhD Scholarship in Indoor Soundscape and Classroom Acoustics
Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Position |
| Research Area | Indoor Soundscape and Classroom Acoustics |
| Location | Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Italy |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, physics, or other scientific fields (subject to evaluation) |
| Job Description | Conduct scoping reviews, analyze experiments, develop statistical models, validate approaches in real-world case studies |
| How to Apply | Contact Dr. Chiara Visentin (chiara.visentin@unife.it) or Dr. Simone Torresin (simone.torresin@unitn.it) |
| Last Date to Apply | September 2024 |
| Start Date | November 2024 |
| Stipend | €16,243 annually, with potential increase for periods abroad, plus additional research funding |
Designation
PhD Position
Research Area
Indoor Soundscape and Classroom Acoustics
Location
Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, physics, or other scientific fields (subject to evaluation)
- Background in architectural and/or environmental acoustics
- Knowledge of psychoacoustics and statistics is beneficial but not mandatory
Job Description
The PhD candidate will:
- Conduct a scoping review on the soundscape of learning environments, focusing on methodologies used with children to communicate emotional states as reactions to sensory stimuli.
- Conduct and analyze experiments to define children’s perceptual dimensions.
- Develop statistical models to derive prediction tools.
- Validate the new approach in real-world case studies.
What is Funded
- The Research Doctorate program spans three years, starting on November 1st, 2024.
- Annual gross stipend of €16,243, including National Insurance Contributions (INPS).
- An additional 50% stipend increase for periods spent abroad, up to 12 months.
- Research funding amounting to 10% of the total scholarship for research activities in Italy and abroad.
Host Institution
The University of Ferrara (UniFe), founded in 1391, is located in North-East Italy. It supports more than 25,000 students across 68 degree courses. The Department of Engineering is renowned for its competitive and innovative research, particularly in Civil, Industrial, and Information Engineering.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact:
- Dr. Chiara Visentin (chiara.visentin@unife.it)
- Dr. Simone Torresin (simone.torresin@unitn.it)
Last Date to Apply
September 2024
