Erstellt am 12. Juni 2026
Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary) - Co-supervision and analysis of user studies to evaluate the image and video quality of classic, volumetric and Gen-AI video content
RWTH Aachen Maschinenbau
Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen 52074, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 874800728
Institution
Chair and Institute of Communications Engineering
Our Profile
The Chair of Signal Processing in Communications Engineering investigates the interaction between multimedia signal processing, human perception and experience, and the associated sustainability of communications technology systems. Systems, primarily for audiovisual communications engineering, are systematically measured in order to feed the results back into system improvements - during ongoing operation or during system development. Various metrics are considered in relation to signal quality, human perception, user behaviour, cognitive performance, quality of experience and resource consumption (human resources, e.g. fatigue, "cybersickness"; energy and material consumption). The integrative research approach involves signal processing at different levels: in relation to the instances of messaging systems under consideration, at different points in the end-to-end chain, and in relation to an analysis of human-to-human and human-machine communication and interaction, based on different types of multimedia and biosignals as well as metadata. The research is currently investigating information systems for audiovisual and immersive communication and extended/virtual/mixed reality (XR) as well as corresponding communication networks.
We offer integration into a dedicated and research-oriented team, a diverse and exciting field of work with a positive working atmosphere and secure employment with flexible working hours.
Your Profile
You are currently enrolled in a degree program at a university or a university of applied sciences.
Desired skills:
Your Duties and Responsibilities
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of initially one year.
Continued employment is planned.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 10 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.
About us
RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
In keeping with RWTH's commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.
Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Number
V000011182
Application deadline
08/07/2026
Mailing Address
RWTH Aachen University
Chair and Institute of Communications Engineering
Dr. Christian Rohlfing
Melatener Str. 23
52074 Aachen
Email
Apply now
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.
Chair and Institute of Communications Engineering
Our Profile
The Chair of Signal Processing in Communications Engineering investigates the interaction between multimedia signal processing, human perception and experience, and the associated sustainability of communications technology systems. Systems, primarily for audiovisual communications engineering, are systematically measured in order to feed the results back into system improvements - during ongoing operation or during system development. Various metrics are considered in relation to signal quality, human perception, user behaviour, cognitive performance, quality of experience and resource consumption (human resources, e.g. fatigue, "cybersickness"; energy and material consumption). The integrative research approach involves signal processing at different levels: in relation to the instances of messaging systems under consideration, at different points in the end-to-end chain, and in relation to an analysis of human-to-human and human-machine communication and interaction, based on different types of multimedia and biosignals as well as metadata. The research is currently investigating information systems for audiovisual and immersive communication and extended/virtual/mixed reality (XR) as well as corresponding communication networks.
We offer integration into a dedicated and research-oriented team, a diverse and exciting field of work with a positive working atmosphere and secure employment with flexible working hours.
Your Profile
You are currently enrolled in a degree program at a university or a university of applied sciences.
Desired skills:
- Programming skills in Python and/or R
- Interest in image/video technology and processing
- Interest in visual perception
- Good German and English skills (written and spoken)
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Co-supervising user studies to evaluate image and video quality and other attributes in connection with classic video processing and so-called Gen-AI content (using generative AI) as well as volumetric video content.
- Participation in the statistical analysis of test data and co-investigating quality-relevant visual characteristics.
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of initially one year.
Continued employment is planned.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 10 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.
About us
RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
In keeping with RWTH's commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.
Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Number
V000011182
Application deadline
08/07/2026
Mailing Address
RWTH Aachen University
Chair and Institute of Communications Engineering
Dr. Christian Rohlfing
Melatener Str. 23
52074 Aachen
Apply now
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.
