PhD Candidate – Physics-Informed Auralization, Urban Architectural Sound Environments

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

PhD candidate researching physics-informed auralization of urban sound environments at Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart. Joining a collaborative team focused on innovative urban design.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeStuttgart • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will develop efficient methods for simulating complex urban architectural sound environments.
You will produce plausible auralizations from urban sound simulations.
By integrating your developments with those of colleagues and related projects, you will contribute to the research group’s activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree (Master’s) in electrical engineering with a focus on computer science, or a similar/comparable degree
Experience with CAD and 3D modeling
Basic knowledge of acoustics
Good programming skills in Python, C/C++ and MATLAB (for scientific/computational work)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive training and development
An open and dynamic corporate and team culture
Access to a wide Fraunhofer network
Equal opportunities
Flexible working hours
30 days annual vacation
Company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, salary conversion options, and variable compensation components

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC/C++MATLABCAD3D modelingacoustics

Certifications

Master’s degree in electrical engineeringdegree in computer science