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

Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute; Berlin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspace in central Berlin

International team environment

Opportunities to write master/bachelor

Work-from-home option

Job summary

Fraunhofer is seeking a Student Assistant in Berlin to contribute to immersive AR/VR projects and XR framework development. You will work on Unity3D-based networked AR/VR applications, implement novel 3D rendering algorithms, and collaborate with a dynamic, international team.

The role requires a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student in computer vision, graphics, or CS, with strong C#/Python/C++ skills, Unity3D proficiency, and good English. On-site work in Berlin is expected.

Qualifications

• Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student enrolled in computer vision, computer graphics, computer science, media informatics or creative technologies.
• Good programming skills in C#, Python and C++ demonstrated through projects.
• Very good knowledge of Unity3D for developing networked AR/VR apps; Blender and Unreal Engine familiarity may be required.

Responsibilities

• Development of augmented reality and virtual reality applications integrated with web services.
• Supporting the further development of the XR framework.
• Development and implementation of new algorithms in 3D Gaussian splat, point cloud rendering, 3D model data streaming and visual effects.
• Collaborate with a team in a structured, independent manner.

Skills

C#

Python

C++

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate student in computer vision/graphics/science/creativetechnologies

Tools

Unity3D

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

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

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( www.fraunhofer.com ) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

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

• 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
• 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.

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