Paid Research Assistant positions in Communication- and Interaction-based Systems (m/w/d)

Your tasks

In this position, you will focus on designing methodologies and implementing systems that allow smart devices in networked systems to automatically interact with each other, and permit users to monitor, cooperate, and collaborate with such distributed environments in their homes, on the road, and in industrial settings without prior training. In this context, the position will give you the opportunity to work toward a PhD in Computer Science.

Your profile

• A university-level Master's degree in Computer Science or a related subject
• Confidence and independence in designing and implementing complex systems (industry experience is a plus)
• Experience with robotic systems as well as Augmented and Mixed Reality technologies
• A rising track record in peer-reviewed research in the respective topic area is a plus
• Experience in supervising student projects and teaching university-level courses is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• An international mindset paired with a high ambition to excel in research, teaching, and academic service

The Interactions Research Group (http://interactions.ics.unisg.ch/) at the University of St.Gallen explores interactions among devices and people in ubiquitous computing environments. Our focus is on the integration of physical things into the Web, on increasing the autonomy of Web-enabled devices and on making interactions of connected devices intelligible for people.

We offer

sport & wellbeing

food & drink @ HSG

further education

childcare services

flexible working hours

various events

For further information, please contact

Simon Mayer
Full-Professor
Phone: 079 924 15 30
simon.mayer@unisg.ch

«We are looking forward to your application for a Research Assistant position in our research group.»

Arbana Nuhiji
Fachfrau Personalrecruiting und -beratung
Tel: +41 71 224 35 36
arbana.nuhiji@unisg.ch

«I am delighted that you are interested in this position at our University and would be pleased to meet you soon.»

Your place of work

University of St.Gallen

«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 8800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.