Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 July 2023
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic
About the research project
An acoustic camera is an imaging device used to locate sound sources and to characterise them. It consists of a microphone array from which signals are simultaneously recorded and processed to form a comprehensive sound map, which is overlaid onto an optical image.
We are seeking at least two students.
Project 1 seeks to incorporate the geometric layout of the surrounding area to improve initial estimates on the sound sources found in those sound maps. Far field and near field effects will be investigated.
Project 2 seeks to quantify sound maps for different specific source characteristics, to investigate the effect of array geometry and/or signal processing on those sound maps, and to explore methods to suppress or minimise unwanted artefacts.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Dr Brian SalmonFunding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- A candidate with an electronics or mechanical engineering, physics, or mathematics bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Skills in signal processing and/or machine learning are recommended
- Strong mathematics, programming and writing skills are essential
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- A passion for acoustics, vibrations, wave mechanics, computational mechanics, simulation and/or artificial intelligence
- A candidate with practical design approach will be valued
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Brian Salmon to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 July 2023.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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