The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) conducts research to understand the principles of perception, action, and learning in natural and artificial systems that successfully interact with complex environments.
The Optics and Sensing Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen has an open position for a student assistant (HiWi) to support the ongoing research efforts in the Interpersonal Synchrony Analysis (ISA) Project.
We support the development of highly realistic human and animal avatars for use in research, film, virtual reality, biology and medicine. Using unique 3D & 4D capture facilities, machine learning, computer vision, and advanced graphics, we are modeling humans and animals shape and behavior.
In the ISA project, we develop algorithms to estimate human motion in videos to better understand the interactions and communications that take place between two people. We are planning to capture a new dataset on human-to-human communication and to use these algorithms to guide and support large-scale data annotation of this dataset.
Optics and Sensing Laboratory website: https://is.mpg.de/en/optics-sensing-laboratory
Examples of detections predicted by Computer Vision algorithms for gaze and human body pose.
In this working environment, you will be exposed to cutting-edge technologies related to computer vision and multi-sensor systems. The MPI for Intelligent Systems is one of the world's leading research institutions for machine learning, computer vision and robotics, and studying the concepts of intelligence and autonomous behavior in artificial systems at different length scales. The position is ideally suited for students looking to extend their scientific and cultural horizons. You will be a part of a young team of international scientists, engineers, and administrative staff.
Students can earn up to €13.03 per hour, depending on their qualifications. The maximum possible working hours for students per week are 20 hours.
To apply, please submit
Please prepare these documents in English and upload them as one PDF file.
Only complete applications can be considered.
The position will be open until filled.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in its workforce in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Any questions regarding the position should be forwarded to
Carolin Schmitt (carolin.schmitt@tuebingen.mpg.de) and
Keiko Kitagawa (keiko.kitagawa@tuebingen.mpg.de).