Berlin: Student Assistant Affective Computing in Virtual Reality

Future. Discover. Together.

The research group "Interactive and Cognitive Systems" investigates artificial and natural cognitive systems and develops novel methods of human-machine interaction. Our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in computer science, electrical engineering, psychology, and neuroscience to create innovative solutions for understanding human-computer interaction. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation! 

What you will do

• Support cutting-edge psychophysiological experiments on affective state recognition in virtual reality (VR)

• Assist in investigating proxemics and personal space intrusion in immersive VR environments

• Collect and analyse multimodal physiological data, including EEG, ECG, EDA, and pupillometry

• Contribute to the development of adaptive VR systems informed by real-time physiological signals

What you bring to the table

• Enrolled Bachelor/Master student with good grades in one of the following programs: Electric engineering, computer science, cognitive science, applied mathematics, physics, neuroscience or a related field

• A good command of Python for data processing (MNE python, NumPy, Pandas)

• Hands-on-knowledge in signal processing

• Experiences with the conduction of neuroscientific/psychophysiological experiments are an advantage

• Ability to independently work on the agreed tasks and implementations

What you can expect

•  Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

• Attractive salary

• Modern  and excellently equipped workspace in central location

• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired. 

There is no remuneration for pure Master's theses.

The monthly working time is 80 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. 

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. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Dr. Birgit Nierula

Dr. Sebastian Bosse

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 79658                Application Deadline: 06/30/2025