Scientist Postdoc Multimedia-Technologies and Applications

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Berlin, BERLIN

Future. Discover. Together. 

Together with international partners from academia and industry, Fraunhofer HHI strives to develop new technologies that advance the digitalization and connectivity of all areas of our daily life. The Department of Video Communication and Applications has played a key role in the development of three generations of video coding standards. Several billions of devices are equipped with our technology and more than every second bit transmitted via the internet is generated using methods that were developed in our department. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

  • Conduct research on new methods for image and video compression based on newest multimedia technologies and standards

  • Present your research work at scientific conferences, trade shows etc.

  • Publish your research work

  • Optionally: Participate in international standardization activities at ITU and ISO such as JVET und MPEG

  • Optionally: Initiating and pursuing potential spin-off activities in case of relevant application scenarios

What you bring to the table

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field

  • Excellent knowledge in C/C++

  • Experience with VVC Test Model (VTM) reference software preferred

  • In-depth knowledge in the field of data-compression or signal-processing preferred

  • Creativity and interest in new technologies

  • Team spirit, independent way of working and interest in interdisciplinary cooperation

  • Excellent spoken and written English

  • Willingness to travel to conferences and optionally standardization meetings

What you can expect

  • Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

  • Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)

  • Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location

  • Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

  • Flexible working hours

  • Support if you wish to do a doctorate

  • Opportunities to work from home

  • Extensive training-, health- and sports offers

  • Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket

  • Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)


The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. 

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Dr. Detlev Marpe

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 72465                Application Deadline: 03/26/2024


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