Hybrid method for realistic simulation of room acoustics in VR/AR (VRACE ESR8)

• A remuneration package competitive with industry standards in Belgium, a country with a high quality of life and excellent health care system.• An opportunity to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, typically a 4 year trajectory, in a stimulating and ambitious research environment.  • Ample occasions to develop yourself in a scientific and/or an industrial direction. Besides opportunities offered by the research group, further doctoral training for PhD candidates is provided in the framework of the KU Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School (https://set.kuleuven.be/phd ), known for its strong focus on both future scientists and scientifically trained professionals who will valorise their doctoral expertise and competences in a non-academic context. More information on the training opportunities can be found on the following link: https://set.kuleuven.be/phd/dopl/whytraining . • A stay in a vibrant environment in the hearth of Europe. The university is located in Leuven, a town of approximately 100000 inhabitants, located close to Brussels (25km), and 20 minutes by train from Brussels International Airport. This strategic positioning and the strong presence of the university, international research centers, and industry, lead to a safe town with high quality of life, welcome to non-Dutch speaking people and with ample opportunities for social and sport activities. The mixture of cultures and research fields are some of the ingredients making the university of Leuven the most innovative university in Europe (https://nieuws.kuleuven.be/en/content/2018/ku-leuven-once-again-tops-reu... ). Further information can be found on the website of the university: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/living

If you recognize yourself in the story below, then you have the profile that fits the project and the research group.• I have a master degree in engineering, physics or mathematics, obtained no longer than four years ago, and performed above average in comparison to my peers.• I am proficient in written and spoken English.• I have not had residence or main activities in Belgium for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.• During my courses or prior professional activities, I have gathered some basic experience with the physical principles of acoustics, and numerical modelling techniques, such as the Finite Element Method (FEM), Boundary Element Method (BEM), … , and/or I have a profound interest in these topics. • As a PhD researcher of the KU Leuven Noise and Vibration Research Group I perform research in a structured and scientifically sound manner. I read technical papers, understand the nuances between different theories and implement and improve methodologies myself. • Based on interactions and discussions with my supervisors and the colleagues in my team, I set up and update a plan of approach for the upcoming 1 to 3 months to work towards my research goals. I work with a sufficient degree of independence to follow my plan and achieve the goals. I indicate timely when deviations of the plan are required, if goals cannot be met or if I want to discuss intermediate results or issues.• In frequent reporting, varying between weekly to monthly, I show the results that I have obtained and I give a well-founded interpretation of those results. I iterate on my work and my approach based on the feedback of my supervisors which steer the direction of my research.• I feel comfortable to work as a team member and I am eager to share my results to inspire and being inspired by my colleagues.• I value being part of a large research group which is well connected to the machine and transportation industry and I am eager to learn how academic research can be linked to industrial innovation roadmaps.• During my PhD I want to grow towards following up the project that I am involved in and representing the research group on project meetings or conferences. I see these events as an occasion to disseminate my work to an audience of international experts and research colleagues, and to learn about the larger context of my research and the research project.

For more information please contact Mr. Bert Pluymers, tel.: +32 16 32 25 29, mail: [email protected] or Mr. Sjoerd van Ophem, tel.: +32 16 37 71 37, mail: sjoerd.vanop... For more information see https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60078641

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