Intern in Human-Centered Design for Mobile & Immersive User Interfaces

Intern in Human-Centered Design for Mobile & Immersive User Interfaces

Job Description:

The Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE conducts cutting-edge research on leadership and information systems. With a dedicated team of around 500 employees, we offer challenging and varied tasks with responsibility and creative freedom. Within the Human-Machine Systems department, interdisciplinary teams, including experts in computer science, engineering, and psychology, develop concepts, methods, and tools for human-centered design of human-machine systems. Our research focuses on innovative design and interaction paradigms for mobile and immersive interfaces, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Key areas of research include natural interaction methods such as gesture, speech, and gaze control, navigation in virtual environments, game-based learning, intelligent virtual agents, and interaction with autonomous systems. We are currently seeking an intern to join our team in Bonn, who will contribute creative ideas to the design of human-machine interfaces and assist in the concept development of user studies to evaluate user interfaces. This role involves supporting the preparation, execution, and analysis of user studies to test innovative technologies.

IT Languages:

• Unity 3D
• C#
• R
• Python

As an intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our research efforts through various responsibilities.:

Contribute creative ideas for designing human-machine interfaces;; Assist in the development of user studies to evaluate interface usability;; Support the preparation, conduct, and analysis of user studies involving innovative technologies

Spoken Languages:

• English;; German

Skillset:

• User Interface Design
• User Experience Research
• Interaction Design
• Human-Centered Design

Soft Skills:

• High level of initiative
• Independent and structured work style
• Team collaboration

Qualifications:

• Currently studying computer science, media informatics, integrated design, psychology, or a related field
• Prior experience in conducting user studies is preferred

Years of Experience:

1

Location:

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, EU

Job Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on innovative and interesting research projects
• Supportive and collegial team environment
• Flexible working hours
• Family-friendly and international work culture
• Comprehensive onboarding and training

Working Conditions:

Full Time

Employment Type:

Internship

Company Culture:

• We foster a family-friendly and international culture that values diversity and the unique competencies of our employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• Potential for future employment opportunities within the organization, Professional development through hands-on experience in cutting-edge research

Visa Sponsorship:

Available