Student (f/m/d) Computer Science or similar

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!For our Institute for Software Technology in Sankt Augustin we are looking for

Student (f/m/d) Computer Science or similar

Master Thesis Multiplayer game for testing contact tracing approachesWhat to expect: Evaluating the effectiveness of contact tracing methods for infection risk estimation is difficult in real world settings. Therefore, in this thesis you will develop a multiplayer game as a virtual testbed for personalised infection risk management approaches. Each player controls a character. Characters have to meet and collaboate on a common task to earn points. The more characters interact, the more points they can achieve. However, some characters are infected with a infecteous and potential deadly disease such that earning points bears a risk (infected characters can earn less points and potentially die/game over). The players are equipped with personalized risk information based on the analysis of contact tracing data. Players can view the overall incidence of infections as well. All players together have an interest in keeping the overall incidence low because it allows them to earn points at lower risk. On the other hand players want win in achieving the highest score and therefore have an intention to meet others. This setting allows to conduct experiments on the effectiveness of different contact tracing approaches by evaluating the number of achieved scores by all players and the number of recorded infections. What we expect from you:

• pursuing a Master degree in computer science or similar
• experience with development frameworks for online games
• willingness to learn about new technologies
• interest in serious games
  
  

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified. Further information: Starting date: 03.06.2024

Duration of contract: 6 months

Type of employment: Part time Remuneration: No salary Vacancy-ID: 94286 Contact:

Dr. Tobias Hecking Institut für Softwaretechnologie

Tel.: 02203 601 2282