• Develop and maintain the Unity frontend for the Digital Einstein platform, including UI components, interaction flows, character behaviours, and real-time rendering features
• Develop and maintain the Python/LLM backend for interactive conversations, including the integration and evaluation of large language models and related AI services
• Test and improve the reliability, latency, and overall interaction quality of the system
• On-site support at selected events and demonstrations
• Participate in weekly team meetings (1–2 hours) to discuss progress and plan next steps
• Workload: approximately 15 hours/week during the semester, with the possibility of working more during semester breaks

Profile

• Hands-on experience with a high-profile AI avatar platform showcased at international events (World Economic Forum, GITEX, and others)
• Exposure to a cutting-edge research environment spanning real-time graphics, large language models, and affective computing
• Regular 1-on-1 mentoring and weekly team meetings
• Collaborative, international team at ETH Zurich’s Computer Graphics Laboratory

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

We look forward to receiving your online application by November 30 with the following documents:

• A short motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• Your current CV
• Your academic transcripts
• A brief portfolio or code sample demonstrating relevant work (e.g. GitHub link)

Further information about our research can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Rafael Wampfler at rafael.wampfler@inf.ethz.ch (no applications). 

Interviews are expected to take place in December 2026. The start date is January 1, 2027.

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in
science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education,
cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our
university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an
environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe,
yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to
develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.