Research Assistant with a bachelor

Research Assistant with a bachelor's degree (f/m/d) – Gaze Behavior of and in Virtual Crowds in VR Scenarios Application deadline: 14/09/2026 Apply now Institution IT Center Our Profile As the central IT facility of RWTH Aachen University, the IT Center has been synonymous with quality in a wide variety of areas for over 60 years. The IT Center supports the university’s teaching and research activities and central processes, and provides basic and customized services to the university’s departments. Digitalization, the cloud, security, and the associated IT infrastructure—we encounter these terms in the media every day. At the IT Center, you’ll be right at the forefront of these developments and can make a real difference in these areas. We work with the latest technologies, making us a successful IT service provider. 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Your Profile A successfully completed bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and enrollment in a consecutive program Solid knowledge of C++ programming Some practical experience in software or game development (highly valued) Enthusiasm for developing virtual reality (VR) applications Strong interest in the intersection of social psychology, kinesiology, or the modeling of human behavior Familiarity with the Unreal Engine (Blueprints and/or C++) is a plus Experience with other game engines, such as Unity, is desirable Knowledge of 3D modeling and animation is a plus Skills in asset creation, optimization, or processing motion capture data are especially welcome Reliable and independent work ethic Strong communication and teamwork skills Excellent problem-solving skills Your Duties and Responsibilities Assisting in the development and expansion of VR environments in Unreal Engine for research projects in the field of crowd and pedestrian simulation Adapting and refining virtual scenarios, characters, and animations to realistically depict human behavior and gaze patterns Assisting with the integration of eye-tracking systems as well as the preparation and conduct of VR experiments Collaborating on the collection, processing, and analysis of data from studies on human gaze and interaction behavior Assisting with the maintenance and further development of the research environment as well as collaborating with research staff What We Offer The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 1 year. This is a part-time contract position. The standard weekly hours will be 8 hours. The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants. The position corresponds to a pay grade of 16,80€ per Hour, Starting October 1, 2026 17.60€ 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 V000011326 Application deadline 14/09/2026 Mailing Address RWTH Aachen University IT Center - Abteilung CSE-VR Dr. Andrea Bönsch Seffenter Weg 23 52074 Aachen Email Apply now Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. 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