At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate on cutting-edge audio and video projects while pursuing your PhD.
- Company: Join Dolby's Advanced Technology Group in Sydney, a leader in immersive media technology.
- Benefits: Paid internship, relocation support, and opportunities for publication in conferences.
- Other info: Flexible project ideas welcomed; explore innovative research in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in next-gen media tech and work with global experts.
- Qualifications: Currently pursuing a PhD in relevant fields like Computer Science or Media Technology.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 $ per hour.
Who You Are
You are currently pursuing a PhD at an Australian university, reside in Australia, and have an anticipated graduation date after September 2027.
Who We Are
Dolby’s Advanced Technology Group in Sydney creates cutting-edge audio, video, and multimodal technologies that drive next generation experiences. Our interests are broad - interactive media using Machine Learning/AI, data science of media, cloud implementations of media processing and delivery, and explorations of audio-video content creation for immersive media such as XR.
What’s Involved
We will work with you and your PhD supervisor to define a project that relates to your PhD, such that successful completion is not delayed by the internship. You will then spend four months with Dolby Australia researchers investigating a cutting-edge topic. We highly encourage publication of the results of your project in an appropriate conference or journal. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse global network of Dolby researchers, scientists and creators, and gain a solid understanding of industry-based research. This is a paid internship based in our Sydney office, running from May to September 2027. Relocation support is available for those based outside of Sydney.
Technical Background
- AI / Machine learning systems, preferably with application to audio, video, text, and multimedia
- Human-computer interfaces and AI applications
- Multimodal / cross-modal representation learning
- Trustworthy and explainable AI
- Generative AI for media creation
- Spatial computing for 6DoF multimedia
- Multimodal and immersive audio and video creation
- 3D deep learning (including NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, etc.)
Example Project Areas
- Live events or sports
- Data provenance, attribution, and authenticity
- Controllable generation of audio, video, textual, or multimedia content
- Multimodal experience creation
- Future devices (e.g., smart glasses and holographic displays)
- Next-generation entertainment experiences in automotive
These points are examples. We are actively looking for new ideas, and if your research project does not fall precisely in the above categories, please still consider applying. For example, if you are doing a PhD in quantum computing algorithms with AI or a project that involves user interfaces with robots or Internet of Things applications - come tell us about it, because we are flexible!
Skills And Specialty Areas
We are interested in PhD research candidates from Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Science, Music Technology, Media Technology, or Media Content Creation. We are not prescriptive of skill sets, but it is useful if the research intern has ability in using appropriate tools e.g., a project in machine learning may require programming in Python or MATLAB, or a project in XR creation may use Max/MSP or Final Cut / Logic Pro. Most importantly, we are looking for the ability to creatively explore and design experiments to uncover new and interesting learnings in media.
PhD Research Intern in Sydney employer: Dolby Laboratories
As a leading player in the video streaming industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. Our Strategic Customer Success Manager role offers not only competitive benefits but also ample opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate colleagues in a vibrant location. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career development in an exciting and rapidly evolving field.
