Student Assistant (m/f/d) | Nonverbal Interpersonal Communication Exploration (NICE) Toolbox

Max Planck Society; Tübingen; Vor Ort; EUR 21.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Good supervision and learning opps

Multidisciplinary project environment

Open-minded working environment

Cutting-edge CV technologies

Contracts per semester

Zusammenfassung

The Optics and Sensing Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen seeks a student assistant (m/f/d) to support ongoing research and development for the NICE Toolbox. You will help integrate computer vision algorithms, test and optimize methods, and provide basic user support to researchers.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, assisting with data capture when needed, and participating in studies on nonverbal behavior of virtual avatars.

Qualifikationen

• Background in machine learning, computer vision, or related field.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience installing packages/software on Ubuntu/Windows.
• Good oral and written communication in English.
• Team-oriented mindset with attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Support integration and implementation of new computer vision algorithms into the NICE Toolbox.
• Assist testing, evaluation, and optimization of CV methods.
• Provide basic user support and maintain documentation for researchers.
• Optional: support data capture and multi-camera system setup and coordination.
• Optional: assist in studies evaluating nonverbal behavior of virtual avatars.

Kenntnisse

Python

Teamwork

English

Research mindset

Ausbildung

Background in ML/CV/CS

Tools

PyTorch

OpenCV

scikit-learn

Jobbeschreibung

Young Researchers Tübingen

Computer Science

Job Code: Tue_121

Job Offer from August 13, 2026

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) conducts research to understand the principles of perception, action, and learning in natural and artificial systems that successfully interact with complex environments.

The Optics and Sensing Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen has an open position for a student assistant (m/f/d) to support the ongoing research and development activities related to NICE Toolbox.

We are supporting the development of highly realistic human and animal avatars for use in research, film, virtual reality, biology and medicine. Using unique 3D & 4D capture facilities, machine learning, computer vision and advanced graphics, we are modeling humans’ and animals’ shape and behavior.

About The Project

In the NICE Toolbox project, we build software for non-computer scientists to support the exploration of non-verbal communication by detecting visual movements and behaviors of humans in videos. The aim is to foster a better understanding of social interactions and communication patterns between people.

Your tasks

• Support the integration and implementation of new computer vision algorithms into the NICE Toolbox.
• Assist with testing, evaluation, and optimization of implemented computer vision methods.
• Provide basic user support for researchers using the NICE Toolbox and assist in maintaining and improving user documentation.
• Optional: Support data capture - the technical setup of a multi-camera system, organization and coordination of project participants, as well as data processing.
• Optional: Assist in conducting studies for the evaluation of nonverbal behavior of virtual avatars using the NICE Toolbox.

Duration

• Duration of at least 12 months, minimum of 12 hrs/week.

Requirements

• Background in machine learning, computer vision, computer science, or a related field.
• Good programming skills in Python and experience with installing packages/software on Ubuntu/Windows.
• Natural team player and a detail-oriented person, capable of methodically solving problems, with a passion for technology and a research mindset.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Good to have

• Experience in software development, including version control (e.g., Git), test-driven development, and good software engineering practices such as code review, debugging, and documentation.
• Experience in machine learning and computer vision frameworks, such as pytorch, opencv, or scikit-learn.
• Experience in computational psychology or interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Basic knowledge of cameras, interest in multi-camera data capture.

We offer

• We offer good supervision and learning opportunities in machine learning, computer vision, and software development.
• Working in a multidisciplinary collaborative project at MPI for Intelligent Systems (Tübingen).
• An open-minded and motivating working environment.
• Cutting-edge technologies related to computer vision and multi-sensor systems.
• Students without a Bachelor’s degree will earn €15,00 per hour.
• Students holding a Bachelor’s degree will be paid €15,61 per hour.
• Contracts are given per semester.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in its workforce in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Closing Date

The posting is open until filled or no longer needed.