Student assistant in the field of multi-sensor 3D digitization

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Darmstadt is seeking a candidate for a position focused on 3D scanning technologies within the Competence Center of Cultural Heritage Digitization. You will work with stereo capture and laser triangulation, developing algorithms for data fusion. Ideal applicants have strong C++ programming skills, knowledge in mathematics, and experience in Computer Vision. This part-time role (10-20 hours per week) is initially limited to three months, with possible extension, and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Qualifikationen

• Very good C++ programming skills are required.
• Strong knowledge in mathematics and linear algebra is necessary.
• Proficient English skills are needed for effective communication.
• Must possess a precise, responsible, independent working style.
• Experience in Computer Vision is crucial.
• Familiarity with frameworks OpenCV and Eigen is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Delve deeper into stereo capture and laser triangulation.
• Extend setup with a laser line for higher local precision.
• Perform full system calibration and develop algorithms for data fusion.
• Evaluate results for accuracy, robustness, and runtime.

Kenntnisse

C++ programming skills

Knowledge in mathematics and linear algebra

Proficient English skills

Experience in Computer Vision

Experience with OpenCV framework

Experience with Eigen framework

Jobbeschreibung

The Competence Center of Cultural Heritage Digitization at Fraunhofer IGD develops and automates 3D scanning technologies to allow for automatic 3D reconstruction of cultural heritage and industrial objects. Different acquisition devices are used depending on the object properties and quality requirements. A new robot-based multi-sensor platform will combine the existing technologies to enable a capture quality superior to that of the individual systems.

Be part of change

First, you will delve deeper into stereo capture and laser triangulation, becoming familiar with a specialized depth camera and its output data structure. You will extend this setup with a laser line to capture geometry with higher local precision. Building on this, you will perform a full system calibration and develop algorithms to fuse both methods. For example, the fusion may use the coarse 3D model from stereo reconstruction as a starting point for planning high‑resolution laser scans. You will evaluate the results for accuracy, robustness, and runtime on representative datasets and iteratively improve both the setup and the algorithms.

What you contribute

• Very good C++ programming skills
• Strong knowledge in mathematics and linear algebra
• Proficient English skills
• Precise, responsible, independent working style
• Experience in Computer Vision
• Experience with the frameworks OpenCV and Eigen is advantageous

The weekly working time is 10-20 hours. The position is initially limited to three months, an extension is intended.

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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.

Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD

www.igd.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 82454 Application Deadline: 02/15/2026