Student Assistant (SUL)

AAU; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

Aalborg University’s Department of Health Science and Technology seeks a motivated student assistant to join the VLM-Prosthesis-Planner project, combining prosthetic hand control with AI to develop safe, semi-autonomous systems. The role offers hands-on research opportunities and close collaboration with engineers and health researchers.

You will support AI pipeline development, evaluate Vision-Language Models for grasp planning, assist with prosthetic integration, and help prepare reports and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at Aalborg University.
• Familiar with Python programming.
• Interested in Vision-Language Models, Biomedical Engineering or related fields.
• Able to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Development and testing of AI pipelines
• Evaluation of Vision-Language Models for object recognition and grasp planning
• Assistance with prosthetic system integration
• Support during experimental studies and demonstrations
• Data visualization and preparation of research reports

Skills

Python programming

Vision-Language Models

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student (Aalborg University)

Tools

ROS1/ROS2

Job description

Department of Health Science and Technology at Aalborg University is seeking a motivated student assistant to join an interdisciplinary research project focused on next-generation intelligent prosthetic systems. The project brings together expertise in prosthetic hand control and artificial intelligence to develop safe and intelligent semi-autonomous prosthetic control systems using Vision-Language Models (VLMs).

About the Project

The project, VLM-Prosthesis-Planner, investigates how modern Vision-Language Models can assist upper-limb prosthesis users by automatically understanding objects in the environment, inferring appropriate grasp strategies, and supporting intuitive human-machine interaction. The research combines AI-based perception with clinically grounded prosthetic control and rehabilitation perspectives.

Responsibilities

As a student assistant, you will support ongoing research activities, including:

• Development and testing of AI pipelines
• Evaluation of Vision-Language Models for object recognition and grasp planning
• Assistance with prosthetic system integration
• Support during experimental studies and demonstrations
• Data visualization and preparation of research reports

Desired Qualifications

We are looking for students who are:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at Aalborg University
• Familiar with Python programming
• Interested in Vision Language Models, Biomedical Engineering, Health Technology, Computer Vision, or related fields
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team

Preferred Skills

Experience in one or more of the following areas is an advantage:

• Python, ROS1/ROS2
• Prosthetic hands
• Data analysis and visualization

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and prosthetics research
• Close collaboration with researchers from Health Science and Technology and Engineering disciplines
• Flexible working hours compatible with studies
• Valuable research experience that may lead to thesis projects, publications, or future research opportunities

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

Terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement for student instructors at universities etc. Employment is conditional upon being a student.

Information about the starting salary for this position is available here Salary Overview for Recruitment - Technical and administrative positions - Part-Time (D-TAP) under “Student assistant (SUL)”.

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