Research Associate (m/f/d) Edge Vision - Keyword: 46-2024 EdgeVision AR/VR

Embedded systems in combination with AR/VR or XR technologies, together with energy-efficient hardware modules, offer a wide range of possibilities for the development of intelligent systems for human-technology interaction in the field of wearables.

The aim of the project is to research artificial intelligence technologies and AR/VR or XR methodologies, to identify innovative application possibilities and to test them in practical test samples. The technical/scientific content consists of researching and developing necessary AR/VR methods to realize identified use cases and application requirements.

The job holder (m/f/d) has the following tasks in particular:

• Analyzing and assessing existing AR/VR technologies in terms of their suitability to achieve the project goal,
• Conceptual and technical planning and implementation of the experiments necessary to fulfill the work objectives for the AR/VR technologies used (HUD/HMD/CAVE),
• Planning and controlling the testing of functional models and sample applications,
• Development of specific requirements in cooperation with the project partners,
• Evaluation and correction of the AR/VR models and methods developed with regard to the identified requirements,
• Writing and presenting project reports and scientific papers.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Preferably a university degree in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics or technical physics (at least B.Sc., M.Sc., Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Inf. or comparable degrees)
• Specialist knowledge and experience in application areas of AR/VR or similar technologies,
• Experience in software development in C# or C/C++ or other high-level languages and common software development tools,
• Experience with visualization tools and methods,
• Experience in the preparation of scientific publications,
• Written and spoken German and/or English, project language German,
• confident appearance and communication skills.

In addition, the following are desirable

• extensive experience
  • with common office software,
  • with AR/VR frameworks and AR/VR hardware as well as
  • in project management.

We expect from you

• A high degree of self-organization and a sense of responsibility,
• Interest in scientific tasks,
• willingness and interest in further professional and personal development,
• commitment, reliability and flexibility,
• a strong team spirit.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours as well as home office arrangements within the framework of the applicable service agreement and part-time opportunities,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.