Research assistant (m/f/d) at the faculty

Research Assistant (m/f/d) at the Faculty of Computer Science in the field of creating VR applications in the e-health sector

(Remuneration according to pay group 13 TVöD)

at the earliest possible date, initially limited until 31.12.2026

full-time (part-time is also possible on request).

Are you interested in virtual reality applications? The creation and programming of VR applications doesn't scare you? Do you have a good degree in computer science, games engineering, games programming, game development, digital games or related courses? Perhaps you already have experience in creating virtual reality applications and serious games in the e-health sector? Then come and join us!

Don't worry - you don't have to wear a uniform or sign up. We are all civilian scientists, just like at any other university.

We are a committed, dynamic, interdisciplinary team in the

Smart Health Lab at the university

of the Bundeswehr Munich. We research new

digital solutions in emergency, emergency and disaster medicine.

Our focus is on virtual reality applications that can be used in civilian

and military emergency services. We design,

develop and research VR applications and serious games in the e-health sector. You work with

us on the design and programming of these applications and

training environments, in particular on the components that

can be used to

are to be mapped in virtual worlds and

acquire practical skills

in the application for virtual environments and beyond.

You have the opportunity to do a doctorate

in an attractive environment, as part of the program sponsored by Dtec.bw

Smart Health Lab research project funded by Dtec.bw.

The University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich

offers you the best conditions for research, teaching and working.

We are active in the national and international

research landscape and, as a campus university, we offer

with very good basic facilities, we offer the best conditions for high-quality teaching and research. In addition, there are

numerous opportunities for you to get actively involved in campus life, for example through

social commitment or participation in the university's own

choir, the big band or by taking advantage of the numerous sports on offer

at the university. In addition, the campus has its own

childcare facilities

(crèche, kindergarten) are available to combine family life and

work life in the best possible way.

Your Tasks

• Designing and programming VR applications using Unity
• Collaborating with artists and designers to integrate visual and acoustic elements into Unity projects
• Improving game performance to ensure speed and scalability
• Identifying errors and developing solutions to fix them
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary research projects and close cooperation with other departments
• Presentation of scientific work, publishing
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Successfully completed above-average academic higher education (e.g. Master's degree) in a STEM subject, e.g. in computer science, games engineering, games programming, game development, digital games, or related courses of study What do we expect?
• You are well versed in: - Virtual reality applications
• Serious games in the e-health sector
• You have experience with: - Basic knowledge of programming in C# and/or C++
• Desirable: knowledge of Unity3D engine or other game engines
• Conception and further development of serious games
• You can express yourself well in written and spoken German and/or English
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with other programming languages
• Ability to work in a team, initiative and a structured way of working
• You have equality and diversity skills
• You support the free democratic basic order as defined in the German Basic Law What we offer
• A varied and responsible job in an innovative research environment
• A collegial and supportive working atmosphere
• Excellent hardware equipment for workstations, server and lab rooms
• Collaboration with international research institutions, industrial companies and authorities
• Opportunity for further training and certification in higher education didactics and active promotion of your academic development and the opportunity to do a doctorate
• An optimal research and supervision environment for doctoral studies
• Independent work in a committed, interdisciplinary, dynamic team
• Flexible working hours
• mobile working / home office is possible after consultation with the project management
• Excellent opportunities for networking
• a campus university with a very good infrastructure, in-house crèche and kindergarten (parents' initiative), a family service center with advice and support for university members on how to better balance family, care and work, as well as excellent sports facilities
• You work for a recognized and family-friendly employer in secure financial circumstances
• You will be assigned to pay group 13 in accordance with
• 12 TVöD with regard to the actual activities to be performed and the fulfillment of personal and collective agreement requirements Employment can also be part-time if desired. The Bundeswehr promotes professional equality between women and men and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. In accordance with the German Social Security Code IX and the Disability Equality Act, we expressly welcome applications from severely disabled persons; individual consideration will be given with regard to the fulfillment of the requirements for the advertisement. The Bundeswehr supports the goals of the National Integration Plan and welcomes applications from people with a migration background. The Bundeswehr University Munich offers a trimester-based intensive study program in small groups, in which students can complete a fully state-recognized Master's degree within four years. As a campus university with very good basic facilities, its own daycare center and excellent sports facilities, it offers the best conditions for efficient research and physical balance. Have we piqued your interest? Then please send us your application documents (cover letter, CV, diplomas and references) in PDF format (max. 10 MB) by e-mail by 31.03.2025 with the subject: "VR simulations in the e-health sector" to**:** Monika EDER: [email protected] If you have any technical questions, please send an e-mail to Prof. Dr. Marko HOFMANN: [email protected] Additionally required:
• If the application documents are in a foreign language, a certified German translation must be enclosed.
• In the case of foreign educational qualifications, proof of recognition in Germany must be enclosed. By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data will be stored, processed and forwarded to the bodies involved in the application process for the purposes of the application. You can find more information on data protection at the following link: https://www.unibw.de/home/footer/datenschutzerklaerung . We look forward to receiving your application!