STUDENT ASSISTANT – FORTISS IIOT LAB, SEMANTIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR IIOT, EXPERIMENTATION ANALYSIS (M/F/D)

Who are we?

Your tasks:

· Get acquainted with semantic communications architectural aspects; main AI/ML models that are useful in the context.· Analyse existing experimental (simulators and simulation modules/packages) that can be useful in the context of setting up a simulation environment of a specific IIoT use-case.· Contribute to the analysis of decentralized learning approaches based on related literature, suitable for semantic communications.· Assist the development of a simulation environment for explaining the applicability of semantic communications for IIoT.

Your profile:

· Currently enrolled on a Master’s degree in computer science, information systems or similar.· Practical experience with discrete event  networking simulation tools such as ns-3, OMNET.· Practical experience in programming languages preferably C/C++, python.· Experience with networking concepts, in particular forwarding and routing; wireless OSI MAC layer; OSI IP layer.· Good communication skills in English, basic German skills is a plus.

Our offer:

· 20 hour position, 6 months, possibility to extend.· Get involved with novel and exciting solutions in the context of IoT-Edge-Cloud orchestration, and in alignment with industrial partners.· An international and dynamic work environment with highly qualified and motivated colleagues.

Did we catch your interest?

Please submit your application with a motivational statement, a detailed CV and a current transcript of records. Job-ID: IIoT-SA-04-2025Contact: Dr. Rute C. Sofia

Ralf Kohlenhuber

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Dr. Helena Rute Esteves Carvalho Sofia

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