Scientific Expert for Audio Signal Processing with AI Focus | Wissenschaftliche/r Sachverständige/r für Audiosignalverarbeitung mit Schwerpunkt KI (w/m/d)

Bundeskriminalamt

Wiesbaden, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Sep 8, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a Scientific Expert in Audio Signal Processing, specializing in AI, within the Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) in Germany. The expert will be crucial in analyzing AI-generated or manipulated audio signals for criminal investigations, contributing to crime solving both nationally and internationally. Day-to-day tasks include processing forensic investigation requests, creating scientifically sound reports and expert opinions for court, and leading research and development in forensic examination methods. The position requires a strong background in MINT fields with a focus on generative AI and audio analysis, alongside excellent communication skills to explain complex technical content to non-experts. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a federal authority, offering a good work-life balance and the chance to represent German forensic technology on an international stage.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in a MINT field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Multimedia Forensics, or comparable) with a focus on (generative) AI and audio analysis.

Experience

  • Professional experience in audio signal processing
  • Practical experience in the creation, detection, and analysis of AI-generated or manipulated audio data

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to provide a DNA sample for internal reference file (as per § 24 BKA-Gesetz).
  • Willingness to process potentially disturbing or traumatizing investigation material.
  • Willingness to undergo a simple security clearance check (Sicherheitsüberprüfung nach § 8 SÜG).
  • Willingness to travel for official duties (domestic and international, up to 4 times a year, 1 day to 1 week in duration).
  • Flexibility in working hours for case processing and R&D activities.