PhD students in Electronics, Sound characterization based on deep learning

The Department of Electronics Design is situated at Campus Sundsvall. In addition to its research activities, it offers courses and programmes in the subjects Electronics, Electrical engineering and Sound production. The research of the department is conducted at the research centre STC (Sensible Things that Communicate, www.miun.se/stc).

Position description:
The position focuses on studying machine learning (Deep learning) for sound characterization. Emphasis will be on evaluating and developing sound recognition methods. Additionally, study methods for efficient implementation of the deep learning methods.

Entry requirements:
To meet the basic entry requirements for doctoral programmes applicants must have a second-cycle degree or have completed studies for at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or have equivalent qualifications. Specific eligibility requires at least 90 credits in electrical engineering, computer engineering or subjects closely related to them or in some other way in Sweden or abroad has acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

Selection criteria:
Apart from the formal competence the selection will also be based on other work (i.e thesis work), courses and on interviews of the applicant. Prior experience in signal processing of sound, use of deep learning algorithm tools design and programming of embedded systems is seen as an advantage. Personal qualities like teamwork skills, spirit of initiative, and suitability for Ph.D studies will be weighted together with the formal subject knowledge. A short description of the applicants’ visions and goals should be included in the application.

Employment:
The post graduate employment is intended to be an employment equivalent to two years fulltime research studies and aims to lead to a Licentiate degree. The appointment may be extended up to the doctorate degree, provided that additional funding is obtained. Starting date as soon as possible.

Place of work: Sundsvall/ Sweden

Salary: Given by Mid Sweden University regulated salary for PhD students.

Information:
Further information is available from head of department, Claes Mattson, [Email Address Removed], phone, +46 (0)60 14 84 98, associate prof. Jan Lundgren, [Email Address Removed] and professor Mattias O’Nils [Email Address Removed].

More information can also be found on STC’s homepage https://www.miun.se/sensible-things-that-communicate/

Application: The application must include CV, transcripts from your prior degree program(s), a statement describing your research interest