Student Assistant (SUL) for the research project VLM-Prosthesis-Planner at Department of Health Science and Technology

AAU; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Research experience

Potential for thesis or publications

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a Student Assistant in the VLM-Prosthesis-Planner project at the Department of Health Science and Technology. You will support AI pipeline development, model evaluation, and data visualization in a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers flexible hours, integration with ongoing research, and potential for thesis projects or publications. Enrollment in a bachelor or master program is required, with 8 hours per week.

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, Health Technology, Computer Vision, or related fields.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research 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

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's program at Aalborg University

Tools

Python

ROS1/ROS2

Job description

Student Assistant (SUL) for the research project VLM-Prosthesis-Planner at Department of Health Science and Technology

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology

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.

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.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Type of employment

Temporary position more than 6 months

Contract type

Part-time

Number of positions

1

Full-time equivalent

8 hours per week

City

Aalborg

Reference number

2026/1274