Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (Extended Reality, Digital Forest Twin, AI) | Promotion (m/w/d)

Technische Universität Dresden

Tharandt, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Jul 31, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role at the Technical University of Dresden (TUD) offers a unique opportunity for a Research Associate or Doctoral Candidate to contribute to cutting-edge research in digitalized forestry. The successful candidate will focus on Extended Reality (XR), Digital Forest Twins, and AI applications within the forestry sector, with significant scope to develop their own research focus. Day-to-day responsibilities include active participation in scientific research projects, contributing to the professorship's teaching program, advancing the XR Forest Lab TUD, and assisting with administrative tasks. The position also involves applying for national and international research projects, supervising student theses, and presenting research findings at international conferences. This is an ideal position for someone passionate about exploring new technologies at the intersection of nature, technology, and digitalization, offering access to modern equipment and the infrastructure of an Excellence University.

Required Skills

Education

Very good scientific university degree in Geoinformatics, Computer Science, Surveying, AR/VR/XR Development, Forestry/Environmental Sciences with an IT focus, or equivalent knowledge. Doctoral qualification (Promotion) is the goal of this position.

Experience

  • Professional experience with Digital Twins
  • Professional experience with AR/VR/XR technologies
  • Experience in applying for research projects (preferred)
  • Teaching experience (preferred)

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Work location is Tharandt, Germany. The position is initially for three years with the option of extension, in accordance with the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG). The role is 75% of full-time working hours for a doctoral candidate.