Safe Intelligence — this forms the core brand of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS. Connected cognitive systems drive innovation in many sectors, including mobility, healthcare, and automation in industry. Disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing play a key role here. Fraunhofer IKS is conducting research to ensure that these applications are reliable and verifiably safe. We consider resilience and intelligence to be part of the same process.
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Reliably detecting persons is crucial for many applications and processes, like in self-driving cars or to prevent factory workers from being injured by heavy machines. While AI algorithms may achieve great accuracy in the detection of persons, it is necessary to understand, in which situations their performance degrades or completely fails, e.g. due to occlusion of pedestrians or lighting conditions.
In our group we offer a working student position / internship in the field of dependable person detection in industrial applications. Your task is to investigate how reliably different object detection algorithms can recognize and locate humans, particularly in the vicinity of robots and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). This will include studies on identifying suitable sensor setups, e.g. with RGB-depth cameras and multiview camera setups, and analyzing 3D detection algorithms. You will implement currently available methods in this area, evaluate their performance and systematically study their dependability.
What you contribute
* You study computer science, electrical engineering or a similar subject.
* Good programming skills in Python
* Knowledge in deep learning
* Experience with object detection algorithms, e.g. Yolo or Faster R-CNN
* Plus: first experience with 3D object detection
* Onsite attendance of 1-2 times per week required to work in the institute’s lab (now in Munich, from summer 2026 in Garching)
What we offer
* Very nice supervisors, a good atmosphere and technical equipment
* A fair salary and the possibility to work flexible (up to 20h/week)
* Contributing to research of practical relevance for your studies at the university.
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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.
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.
Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application (with your motivation letter, cv and a current transcript of records), you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.
Additional questions will be answered gladly by
Dr. Andrea Matic-Flierl, e-mail: andrea.matic-flierl@iks.fraunhofer.de
If you got further questions, please contact our colleagues from HR via eMail: recruiting@iks.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Requisition Number: 82580Application Deadline: