Research assistant - 0.75 working time

Technische Universität Berlin Faculty V - Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems, Institute of Fluid Dynamics and Technical Acoustics / Engineering Acoustics

Research assistant - 0.75 working time

Your responsibility

The assignment includes the work in the project "Sonic Shift. Effects of urban planning measures on the acoustic environment". In the project, the Department of Engineering Acoustics and Psychoacoustics cooperates with the Institute for Urban Public Health, Universitätsklinikum Essen. The main research task involves the longitudinal analysis of spatially and temporally high-resolution noise recordings to calculate psychoacoustic indices and other acoustic metrics for measurement sites with urban planning and/or traffic changes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Calculation of psychoacoustic indicators for large datasets
• Development and implementation of new acoustic indicators
• Conduction of listening experiments in the laboratory
• Statistical analyses
• Supervision of students working on theses on this topic

Your profile

• Successfully completed academic university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) in an engineering field or an area closely related to engineering acoustics
• Very good knowledge of psychoacoustics
• Good understanding of acoustics and signal processing
• Good knowledge of soundscapes
• Proficiency in a programming language (Matlab, Python, or similar)
• Proficiency in German and/or English; willingness to acquire the missing language skills
• Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments related to human auditory perception is desirable
• Knowledge of statistical methods, particularly multivariate statistics is a plus

What we offer

• An inclusive and appreciative working atmosphere within a committed and diverse team
• Numerous opportunities for professional development
• Room for your ideas and mentoring by experienced scientists
• Flexible working models, including the possibility of partial remote work

Facts

Published: 30.10.2026 Number of employees: rund 7000 Category: Research assistant Job location: Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg Area of responsibility: Academia and research, Research (academic) Start date (earliest): 01.01.2027 Duration: limited until 31/12/2028 Full/Part-time: 0.75 part time employment Remuneration: Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen

Requirements

Qualification: Diplom, Master or equivalent Field of study: Engineering, Engineering Acoustics

Contact

Reference number: V-418/26 Contact person: Prof. Dr. Ennes Sarradj Contact email: Jetzt bewerben