Student Assistant* VIT-IMC / Virtual and Augmented Reality / Unity Development

Future. Discover. Together.

Innovations for the digital society of tomorrow are the focus of research and development work at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, HHI. The Fraunhofer HHI is a world leader in research into mobile and optical communication networks and systems as well as the coding of video signals and data processing. We are looking for student employees for the research group "Immersive Media & Communication" in the department "Vision & Imaging Technologies (VIT)". In our national and European research projects, we develop new methods for interactive 3D visualisation and demonstrate our technologies in virtual reality and augmented reality applications for digital and immersive media as well as for medical technology and industrial applications. For the development and implementation of new algorithms in the field of 3D model generation, scene design and visual effects and in the development of AR/VR applications, we are looking for committed, independently working students to support our team.

Be part of change

• Development of augmented reality and virtual reality applications integrated with web services
• Supporting the further development of our XR framework
• Development and implementation of new algorithms in the areas of 3D Gaussian splat and point cloud rendering, streaming of 3D model data, and visual effects

What you contribute

• A full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student enrolled in a degree programme in the fields of computer vision, computer graphics, computer science, media informatics or creative technologies
• Good programming skills in C#, Python and C++ to assist with algorithm development (demonstrated through previous projects)
• Very good knowledge of the 3D development engine Unity3D for the development of networked AR/VR applications as a technical requirement; additionally, good knowledge of Blender and Unreal Engine may be required (to be demonstrated through previous projects)
• Ability to work in a team and to work independently in a structured manner
• Good command of English
• Based in Berlin, as on-site work is expected

What we offer

• Attractive salary
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location
• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Opportunities to write a master's or bachelor´s thesis
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 20 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Dr.-Ing. Oliver Schreer
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Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 86064 Application Deadline: 12/15/2027