Student programmer in underwater computer vision and machine learning (fixed-term, part-time)

We are looking for a student programmer to join the Visual Analysis and Perception Lab at the Media Technology Section as part of the LOTUS-PTO project which develops a long-term underwater camera and light system. The position is fixed-term for one year part-time with 5 hours per week during the semester and 37 hours per week in the summer holidays with a preferred starting date of 1 October 2026.

Your work tasks
You will be part of a small group working on computer vision challenges in underwater environments within the LOTUS-PTO project. Your main tasks will be to work with experimental underwater hardware setups including cameras and lighting systems to prepare and run experiments and to ensure that the systems operate reliably.

You will develop and adapt computer vision and machine learning code in Python and C process and analyse collected data and create visualisations that support interpretation of results. You will also document code experimental procedures and results help maintain code repositories and contribute material that can be used in internal reports and research publications.

Your comptetencies
You are enrolled in a relevant study programme such as computer science software engineering medialogy robotics or data science at bachelor or master level. You are comfortable programming in Python and C and have a solid foundation in core computer science. It is an advantage but not a requirement if you have experience with computer vision machine learning or machine vision cameras and lenses for example Basler cameras.

You can work in English in your daily tasks and in meetings and it is a plus if you also speak Danish. As a person you collaborate well with others communicate openly about your progress and are willing to take on both hardware and software tasks. You work carefully and systematically with experiments code and data and you take responsibility for producing results that are reliable and well documented.

Who we are
You will join the Visual Analysis and Perception Lab in the Media Technology Section a social and informal research environment where students and researchers work together on visual computing and perception. Within the lab you will be part of a small team that focuses specifically on underwater computer vision in the LOTUS-PTO project which develops a long-term underwater camera and light system.

We offer flexible working hours that can be adapted to your study activities and you can work from home when tasks allow it. You will have close contact with your supervisor and the project team and gain practical experience with research-oriented software development experimental work and data analysis in an active research lab.

How to apply
Your application must contain the following:

• A brief motivated application describing your professional and personal competences and the experience qualifying you particularly for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Study journal from STADS
• Any other relevant appendices

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions you are very welcome to contact the person listed at the bottom of the job posting

The expected interview period will be from the15th-3th of August 2026.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
Salary and employment terms are in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement for Student Instructors at Universities etc. (Official title: Overenskomst for studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv.). Employment is conditional upon being a student.

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