[Hiring] Research Assistant @RWTH Aachen Maschinenbau

Role Description

As part of a motivated, open-minded, and hardworking team, you will have varied responsibilities including:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

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 with the following details:

• Standard weekly hours: 8 hours.
• Salary: 16.80€ per hour, starting October 1, 2026, 17.60€ per hour.

Benefits

• RWTH is certified as a family-friendly university.
• Wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports.
• Comprehensive continuing education program for employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants.
• Option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
• Equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.
• Commitment to supporting the advancement of women in academia.

Application

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.

• Application Number: V000011326
• Application Deadline: 31/08/2026
• Mailing Address: RWTH Aachen University IT Center - Abteilung CSE-VR Dr. Andrea Bönsch Seffenter Weg 23 52074 Aachen
• Email: Apply now