The Computer Vision Lab at TU Wien announces a research position for a
Diploma/Master Student
to work on the “EmpathicVehicle” project starting in January 2026 (or later).
We are looking for a highly motivated diploma/master student of Informatics or Electrical Engineering (or other related studies such as Mathematics) with a background in computer vision and machine learning and a strong in assisted/autonomous driving applications. The successful candidate will work in a team of academic and industrial partners on the “EmpathicVehicle” project, funded by the Vienna Business Agency (WAW).
The project targets the development of an intelligent and empathic driver/occupant monitoring system in the field of assisted/automated driving. Work on the project will entail the development or improvement of computer vision and (deep) learning models for detecting, interpreting and predicting human actions and emotions inside a vehicle. The developed methods will be evaluated using simulated/real test scenarios and user studies.
The topic of the diploma thesis will be defined in more detail in coordination between the student and supervisor.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates that meet several of the following requirements:
- Excellent academic record
- Strong background in computer vision
- Strong background in deep learning algorithms
- Strong interest in assisted/autonomous driving applications
- High ability of algorithmic thinking
- Good programming skills in C++ and Python
The employment will be for 20 hours/week with a gross salary (according to the collective agreement used at Austrian universities) of approximately €1.300 per month.
To apply or for further enquiries, please send an email to:
Ao. Univ.Prof. Margrit Gelautz (email: margrit.gelautz@tuwien.ac.at)
Institute of Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology
TU Wien