Mandatory internship in the field of human factors, virtual reality, and augmented reality

City:Berlin Date:May 28, 2026

Mandatory internship in the field of human factors, virtual reality, and augmented reality

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process by focusing on key technologies of relevance to the future and on the utilization of the results in business and industry. As a trailblazer and driving force for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it helps to shape our society and our future.

For over 35 years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology in Berlin has stood for excellence in production science. We are dedicated to combining science and practice in the field of industrial production and offer application-oriented system solutions for the entire range of industrial tasks - from product development to the production process, the maintenance of capital goods and the recycling of products through to the design and management of factory operations.

In the Extended Reality department, we conduct research into AR & VR solutions in virtual product development to support engineers in complex tasks.

What you will do

As part of a compact interdisciplinary team, you will provide scientific support for projects and assist with the preparation and follow-up of user studies in the context of extended reality. This will give you insights into application-oriented research and the opportunity to actively help shape industrial applications.

What you bring to the table

• Degree in human factors, human-computer interaction (HCI), or similar
• Practical experience in designing and conducting user studies
• Knowledge of scientific work, including initial experience with Citavi and Latex/Overleaf
• Interest in solving complex tasks independently
• German and/or English language skills

Optional:

• Initial experience in working with AR/VR applications
• Interest in UI/UX and front-end development in Unity

What you can expect

• a great team and an open, collegial atmosphere
• flexible working hours that can be combined with your studies
• an exciting and varied job in a leading research institute
• opportunities to work on current research projects
• insight into modern technologies and innovative manufacturing processes
• option to write your thesis (Bachelor/Master) in cooperation with our institute

The weekly working time is 39 hours (full-time).

Remuneration is based on the federal guidelines for internship remuneration.

The duration of the thesis depends on the requirements of your university.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to the professional equality of women and men.

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, We welcome applications from females in STEM professions.

Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our research fields are geared to people's needs: Health, Safety, Communication, Mobility, Energy and Environment. We are creative, we shape technology, we design products, we improve processes, we open up new paths.

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

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mr.

Erik Freydank

E-mail:erik.freydank@ipk.fraunhofer.de

Please apply exclusively via the recruiting portal (button "Apply now" at the bottom right).

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK

www.ipk.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 82718