Computer Science / IT Internships

Internship in Interactive Systems

Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arnulph Fuhrmann
Prof. Dr. Stefan M. Grünvogel

Project

Interactive Computer Graphics and Animation / Virtual and Augmented Reality

Research and software development in the area of Interactive Computer Graphics and Animation / Virtual and Augmented Reality.

Tasks

• Literature research
• Conception of new algorithms and methods
• Prototypical implementation
• Evaluating the algorithms on the basis of the prototype
• Writing a research report

Requirements

Programming skills (e.g. Java, C++), Computer graphics and animation (e.g. OpenGL, DirectX, Unity 3D), 3D Graphics, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality

Language Skills

-

Other

The actual topic of the internship will be based on open research questions and will be defined together with the student.

Duration

2-6 months

Possible Beginning

Feb.15 application deadline: internships betw. Sep./Oct. & Feb.

Oct.1 application deadline: internships betw. March & Aug.

Earlier beginnings may be possible depending on professor's availability

Credits

Yes, according to agreement

Payment

None

Internship in Web Applications, Services, Technologies,

Usability and Security

Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Luigi Lo Iacono

Project

Web Applications, Services, Technologies, Usability and Security

Tasks

Software development tasks in the research fields of the laboratories

Exact topic is discussed and negotiated at the beginning of the project

Requirements

Students should have some of the following skills: software development skills, internet and web communication knowledge, cryptography and security background

Language Skills

English, German

Duration

3-6 months

Possible Beginning

Feb.15 application deadline: internships betw. Sep./Oct. & Feb.

Oct.1 application deadline: internships betw. March & Aug.

Earlier beginnings may be possible depending on professor's availability

Credits

Depends on work load and duration

Payment

None

Internship at Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

at Münster University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Glösekötter

Project

Circuit Design for integrated OFET technologies

In this position, you will be working within the analog/ mixed signal design team in Semiconductor and Bus Lab. You will be part of a highly motivated international team shaping novel OFET based circuit architectures.

Tasks

You will be involved in various technical topics and support the circuit design team in terms of simulation, pre-development and verification of novel OFET based integrated circuits.

Requirements

• Graduate students preferred. 

Additional qualifications include:

• Strong interest in circuit design, circuit architectures and VLSI circuit design
• Solid knowledge of deep-submicron semiconductor devices and physics
• Desire to work within an international team with customer contacts
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to adapt to new situations
• Basic understanding of high level description techniques of analog blocks (Verilog-A, AHDL) and experience in schematic-entry and/or simulation tools (Cadence, Schematic Entry, Virtuoso, Spice) would be an added advantage
• Preferential treatment of candidates with an internship commitment of at least 6 months

Language Skills

Good English language skills (German language skills would be an added advantage)

Other

Applicants who are among the final candidates will be contacted by the laboratory for a telephone interview

Duration

3-12 months

Possible Beginning

Feb. 15 application deadline: internships betw. Sep./Oct. & Feb.

Oct.1 application deadline: internships betw. March & Aug.

Earlier beginnings possible depending on professor's availability

Credits

Possible in cooperation with an associated company and according to requirements at home institution

Payment

negotiable

Internship in Software Engineering

Münster University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Gernot Bauer

Project

Mobile Computing, Geographical Information Systems, Ubiquitous/Pervasive Computing,
Human-Computer Interaction

Tasks

Development of innovative mobile and web-based application systems; requirements engineering; design, programming, testing of cutting-edge application software

Requirements

advanced software engineering skills, including experience and know-how in some of the platforms Typo3, iOS, Android, MySQL, Postgres, PostGIS, PHP, Objective-C, Java, C++, Eclipse, X-Code, Linux, Mac OS or Apache

Language Skills

English fluently

Duration

2-6 months

Possible Beginning

Feb. 15 application deadline: internships betw. Sep./Oct. & Feb.

Oct.1 application deadline: internships betw. March & Aug.

Earlier beginning possible depending on professor's availability

Credits

Payment

none

Internship inDigital Design and Microprocessor Technology at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Weinhardt

Project

Hardware/Software Systems for High-Performance Computing, Image Processing and Robotics

Depending on his/her skills and interests, an intern will contribute to one of the following projects:

1. Research Project HiPReP („High-Performance Reconfigurable Processor“)
a) Hardware design, simulation and test of the HiPReP coarse-grain reconfigurable array (CGRA)
b) HiPReP compiler implementation and test
c) HiPReP application development

2. Application and circuit development on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)
a) Applications for reconfigurable SOCs consisting of an ARM processor and FPGA hardware.
b) Design of dataflow components for FPGAs (image processing, arithmetic etc.)

3. Implementation of autonomous vehicle control applications on multi-core systems and FPGAs

4. Hardware and software development for robotics applictaions

Tasks

Requirements

Basic knowledge in programming, digital hardware design and computer architecture are required. Therefore, this internship is suitable for electrical engineering, computer science or computer engineering students (preferably at the Graduate level or advanced Bachelor level).
Knowledge and experience in parallel processors, compiler construction or digital systems design are beneficial, but not required.

Language Skills

English: fluent
German: basic knowledge useful, but not required

Duration

3 – 12 months

Possible Beginning

Feb. 15 application deadline: Possible beginning Sep./Oct./Nov. 2017
Oct.  01 application deadline: Possible beginning Mar./Apr./May 2018

Credits

Payment

None

Internship at Media Lab / eLearning Competence Center

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Karsten Morisse

Project

• Media Projects (Audio, Video, Animation)
• SW-Development e-Learning (OS X , iOS, Sharepoint)

The Medialab is doing research and teaching in the study programs Computer Science (Media) and Interaction Design.

Tasks

We offer several types of  internships:

1)    SW-Development for the university portal based on MS Sharepoint (e-Learning, implementation of workflows)

2)    SW-Development for mobile devices (iOS)

3)    Projects with a focus on Interaction Design and/or Information visualization

The specific topic(s) will be determined according to the knowledge of the successful candidate. 

Requirements

Software development skills are required

Language Skills

English

German

Duration

4 – 6 months

Possible Beginning

Feb. 15  application deadline: Possible beginning Sept./Oct. 2017
Oct. 01  application deadline: Possible beginning Mar./Apr./May 2018

Credits

15 ECTS for 3 months, 1 month = 5ECTS
According to agreement

Payment

To be determined

Internship in Sensor Systems/Imaging – Electronics -

Agricultural Field Robots

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Arno Ruckelshausen

Project

Technological Focus: Sensor Systems/Imaging – Electronics - Agricultural Field Robots

Laboratory Infrastructure:

1-Laboratory for Micro- and Optoelectronics

2- Research Center Intelligent Sensor Systems (ISYS)

3-Competence Center of Applied Agricultural Engineering (COALA)

Development, characterization and application of sensor, imaging and mechatronic systems (such as field robots) in agriculture and horticulture.

Remark: However, other fields of applications for electronics, sensors and mechatronic systems are possible (such as automotive or production)

Website: Hochschule Osnabrück: Labor für Mikro- und Optoelektronik ; COALA

Tasks

There is a large number of projects in the technological profiles given above. The focus - depending on the student’s abilities and interests is flexible: Sensor development, image processing, application of imaging systems and sensors, test measurements, algorithms, outdoor field tests, data base, robot navigation and path planning. The publications of the group demonstrate the range of projects, where the lab work can be integrated:

http://www.ecs.hs-osnabrueck.de/mikro_opto-veroeffentlichungen.html

Moreover, there are also getting-started options, particular working with laboratory experiments for the modules “Sensor systems”, “Imaging based sensors”, “Imaging quality assurance” or “Optoelectronics”.

Requirements

Basis knowledge in mathematics, physics, electronics and programming. Interest in one of the technologies or application areas (sensors, imaging/machine vision, electronics, autonomous field robots, agriculture, horticulture). In most cases a background in electrical engineering, computer science or mechatronics nicely fits to the project, however, also students from agriculture or life sciences with a focus on technology are welcome.

Language Skills

English

German: Not necessary, but beneficial.

Other

The work is typically embedded in a research project in cooperation with companies. The student is a member of a team, in most cases with interdisciplinary members.

Duration

3 - 6 months

Possible Beginning

Feb. 15  application deadline: Possible beginning Sept./Oct./Nov. 2017
Oct.  01 application deadline: Possible beginning Mar./Apr./May 2018

Credits

15 ECTS for 3 months; 1 month = 5 ECTS
According to agreement

Payment

To be determined