We are looking for a research associate (m/f/d) who has the intention to pursue a PhD and brings a strong passion for 3D graphics, rendering, and C++. The position combines academic research with practice-oriented industry projects, including applications in the space industry.
You will work at the intersection of computer graphics, XR technologies, and industrial simulation and digitalization processes. A particular focus lies on the generation of highly realistic virtual environments based on 3D simulation models as well as novel rendering techniques such as Gaussian Splatting. Your goal: your software enables people, sensors, and systems to operate within highly realistic virtual environments, making use of state-of-the-art IT infrastructures and visualization systems. With your software, components and systems are developed, AI algorithms are trained, and results are validated.
We offer:
* The opportunity to pursue a PhD in a highly relevant and cutting-edge research field
* Access to state-of-the-art XR and visualization hardware (e.g., Apple Vision Pro, Magic Leap 2, aixCAVE VR system, PowerWall)
* Work on real-world applications for industry and space with direct relevance to current space missions (such as NASA/ESA's Artemis program)
* Exciting research and development projects with industry partners
* A creative, interdisciplinary research environment at one of Europe's leading technical universities
* Significant freedom to develop your own ideas and research directions
* Up to 40% remote work
About us:
The Institute for Man-Machine Interaction (MMI) is a nationally and internationally very active and successful research institution as part of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of RWTH Aachen University. MMI specializes in modelling, simulating, controlling, and analyzing complex systems in their operational environments, in connecting humans, devices and machines, and in realizing intelligent systems. MMI's innovative Digital Twins revolutionize the development process and the operation of (not only) robotic systems and are the basis for the convergence of the virtual and real world. The application areas span various industries and disciplines ranging from space robotics, robot manipulators, mobile robots, and road vehicles up to agricultural, forestry, and construction machines.
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