PhD – DSP Video Encoder

You keep playing with the idea of doing a PhD and digital signal processing is your topic?

Then our topic »New digital signal processing approaches for next generation video coders« will inspire you! 
The scope of your PhD thesis will include developing, implementing and testing new signal processing algorithms for improved video codecs. 

In detail: 

• Development of new transforms that can replace Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) and provide quality improvement over existing video coding standards.
• Integration of the new transform into an image/video coding framework with rate/distortion optimization for controlling the encoder decisions.
• Adaptation of the tools already existing in the framework and development of new tools needed for the integration of the new transform.
• Objective and subjective quality comparison with state-of-the-art image/video codecs. 
  

The aim is to develop »general purpose video codecs« that can be employed for both streaming and communication applications.

Fraunhofer is not only the largest organization for applied research (application-oriented research organisation) in Europe, but also a top-rated employer. But why? 

• We are cooperating in research and industry projects on a national and international level.
• Here you find dedicated colleagues with broad professional expertise in a personal and collegial working atmosphere.
• You get the opportunity to build your reputation and visibility both in science and in industry.
• Top of the line infrastructure at your work place: With our state-of-the-art technologies, we develop solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
• With our structured onboarding process, you will quickly become familiar with our institute and be able to extend your network successfully.
• Our colleagues enjoy our positive work culture: We are open-minded, we help and trust each other.
• Your goals and interests are important to us: We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching and language classes and thus offer you the opportunity to expand your technological and scientific expertise.
• We take your needs seriously: We support your work-life-balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
• We offer complementary parking spaces, charging stations for electric cars and covered bicycle parking. We also have showers at the institute. 
• We subsidize your Deutschland-Ticket (jobticket) ‒ bus stops are located directly in front of the institute. 
• Our in-house health management organizes, e. g. sports courses, running groups and relaxation seminars. 

The position is initially limited to 3 years but may be extended to complete your doctoral thesis. After one year, a first evaluation takes place.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications ‒ regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits are based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally, Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components. 

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.