Do you wish to be involved in transformative audio research and expand your knowledge in an advanced technology landscape?
As a Perceptual Audio Evaluation Intern, you will join the Advanced Technology Team in Struer, Denmark. You will contribute to activities in research and development, with a focus on perceptual evaluation.
The chosen candidate will be directly involved with planning, conducting, and analysing perceptual experiments for research and benchmarking purposes. These include loudspeaker systems, hearables, and/or prototype algorithms.
The position will be based in the Innovation Laboratory in Struer, Denmark, and will also involve giving demonstrations of the technical facilities. There will also be opportunities to travel to the B&O office in Lyngby, Copenhagen. We are flexible with the start date - a 6-month internship beginning in autumn 2025 (around September) is simply a guideline, and we’re happy to discuss what works best for you.
Key responsibilities
Plan and run perceptual listening experiments to support benchmarking of products and algorithms.
Analyse and interpret perceptual data.
Conduct technical demonstrations.
Contribute to technical documentation and communication of results.
Collaborate across internal teams and with external research partners.
Support facility maintenance and improvement.
What you bring
Please note that we do not expect candidates to have all of the skills listed below. We encourage you to apply or reach out for an informal conversation if you possess some of the skills or have other relevant experience.
Interest in audio research, perceptual evaluation, spatial audio, acoustics, or psychoacoustics.
General programming ability.
Preferred: Max, JavaScript, R. Experience working with version control in git.
Beneficial: MATLAB, Python, and others.
Familiarity with perceptual evaluation and/or sensory science methodologies (paired comparison, MUSHRA, descriptive analysis, etc.), or an interest in developing such skills.
Statistical analysis.
Technical writing, presenting, and demonstrating.
Critical listening skills.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Willing to learn and develop new and existing skills.
What we offer
The Advanced Technology Team is based in Denmark across B&O’s headquarters in Struer and office in Lyngby (just outside of Copenhagen). The team has a long history of conducting groundbreaking research and has been involved with projects such as RealVision, S3A, Archimedes, and DREAMS. The aim of the team is to research, prototype, and evaluate new technologies within audio.
The internship is based in Struer, Denmark, which is nicknamed “The City of Sound” (“Lydens By”). Struer is a quaint town known for its deep-rooted audio history. As well as being home to Bang Olufsen for nearly 100 years, it also houses Sound Hub Denmark, an international hub for audio technology start-ups, and other large technology companies. Struer has easy access to beautiful nature and is well-connected by public transport (Aarhus ~2 hours by train, Copenhagen ~4 hours). At Bang & Olufsen, the official working language is English.
With approximately 1,100 employees, Bang & Olufsen is an agile company that gives room for individual flexibility and decision-making. Our hierarchy is flat, and our communication is open and trustworthy. We believe in mutual respect and with a unique pool of people coming from +55 countries we aim to build a more inclusive workplace to grow as professionals and as a company and remain innovative.
Compensation: A fixed monthly salary is offered to interns who are not eligible for SU in Denmark.
Available benefits feature employee perks like access to a gym, product discounts, access to innovative facilities and high-level technology, combined with significant experience in an esteemed audio technology organisation.
Location: Struer, Denmark
Start date: Flexible date and duration of the internship (a 6-month internship starting in September 2025 is an approximate guideline).
Travel: Approx. 10%
How to apply
Submit your CV and application in English by pressing the ‘Apply’ button.
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 10th August 2025.
At Bang & Olufsen, we believe in equal opportunities for all. We encourage applicants to focus on their qualifications, skills, and experience when submitting their CVs. Please refrain from including personal information such as photographs. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, and we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. If you see yourself in the position and believe you have the potential to support B&O's future, even if you don't meet all the requirements, we sincerely encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact our Senior Specialist Perception - Jon Francombe on [email protected]. Please do not send your CV and application to this e-mail directly as these will not be taken into consideration.
Read more about our recruitment process and explore your career opportunities within Bang & Olufsen here.
Bang & Olufsen has, for 100 years, developed luxury audio products that change moods and inspire minds. With offices in Denmark (headquartered in Struer) and the rest of the world, Bang & Olufsen is determined to create products that enhance audio technology. To this day, every product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design and unrivalled craftmanship.
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