Internship/Research Assistant – Mixed Reality Application Development

Internship/Research Assistant – Mixed Reality Application Development

20%-60%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Center of Sustainable Future Mobility (CSFM) has been established with the aim to promote research activities that foster the realisation of a sustainable transportation system from an environmental, social, and economic perspective. The centre should serve as the entry point for external partners as well as a coordination unit for interdisciplinary research and partnerships around the challenges associated with future mobility.

Project background

This project aims to advance immersive spatial data analysis by integrating 3D representations, cartographic methods, and geospatial analytical models. It will utilize mixed-reality devices to superpose data visualizations and real-world places. The application will enable people to have a better understanding of human mobility data.

Job description

We are seeking an intern/research assistant to join our development of mixed reality applications. As an intern/research assistant, you will contribute to the development and testing of the interactive interfaces. The visual interface will be built with Apple Vision Pro.

Your profile

• Solid programming experience in C#/Unity, Python
• Knowledge of human-computer interaction
• Knowledge of data visualization is a plus
• Valid working permit in Switzerland
• (Preferred) Student of a Swiss university or university of applied sciences (ETH Zurich, UZH, etc.)

Your workplace

Your workplace

We offer

• Develop visualization design skills to aid big data interpretation
• Flexible working hours, onsite and home office options
• Work within an interdisciplinary team

We offer a 20% to 60% position starting from July 2024. The duration of the contract depends on the working percentage. For example, a 20% contract could last for one year, and a 60% contact lasts for 4 months. Please complete the application before 15th June 2024.

We value diversity

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• One-page motivation and self-assessment of skill matching
• One-page CV
• Example code with documentation or a project page (GitHub link or published app)
• Study grades

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Chenyu Zuo, email E-Mail schreiben (no applications).

About ETH Zürich

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• One-page motivation and self-assessment of skill matching
• One-page CV
• Example code with documentation or a project page (GitHub link or published app)
• Study grades

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Chenyu Zuo, email E-Mail schreiben (no applications).