AI Avatar Research Assistant (Unity & Python)

ETH Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

ETH Zurich's Computer Graphics Laboratory seeks a Student Research Assistant to support the Digital Einstein AI avatar platform, spanning Unity frontend and a Python-based LLM backend. You will build interactive experiences, integrate models, and help with real-time rendering and dialogue management.

The role involves on-site event support, weekly team meetings, and a flexible workload around 15 hours per week during the semester, with potential more during breaks.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills and practical software development experience.
• Experience with Unity and C#.
• Experience with Python and large language models (LLMs) or related AI services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Unity frontend for the Digital Einstein platform, including UI components and real-time rendering features.
• Develop and maintain the Python/LLM backend for interactive conversations and model integration.
• Test and improve reliability and latency of the system.
• Provide on-site support at selected events and demonstrations.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Work ~15 hours/week during the semester, with potential more during breaks.

Skills

Unity

C#

Python

LLM APIs

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled student

Job description

ETH Zurich's Computer Graphics Laboratory seeks a Student Research Assistant to support the Digital Einstein AI avatar platform, spanning Unity frontend and a Python-based LLM backend. You will build interactive experiences, integrate models, and help with real-time rendering and dialogue management.

The role involves on-site event support, weekly team meetings, and a flexible workload around 15 hours per week during the semester, with potential more during breaks.