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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Master Thesis - Investigation of occupancy estimation techniques in office buildings - Inklusiver Job - **Company:** Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH - **Location:** Jülich, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Data Processing, Git, Information Technology - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.de/job/master-thesis-investigation-occupancy-estimation-techniques-office-buildings-inklusiver-job-1855194 ## About the Role * Ongoing masters degree studies in computer science, engineering, or other closely related field * Good knowledge of programming in Python * Familiarity with data processing in Python * Proficient in using Git for version control of software * Good analytical skills, initiative, and self motivation * Good command of the English language * Excellent teamwork and communication skills ## Description Place of Employment: Jülich Start Date: To the next possible date Salary: We will pay you a appropriate remunerationfor your thesis Application Deadline: The position will be published until it is successfully filled. Your Job Familiarize yourself with available data, infrastructure, relevant physical processes and requisite background knowledge (in occupancy estimation techniques) Install and configure available occupancy detection sensors (e.g. PIR sensors, PQI meters, infrared camera, etc.) Setup of suitable experimental plan for testing occupancy estimation approaches Analysis of characteristics of the various approaches in terms of ease of setup, cost, data quality, suitability for different end-uses, etc. Analysis of combinations of approaches in terms of detection accuracy and reliability Develop a framework for real-time and retrospective occupancy estimation Your Profile Ongoing masters degree studies in computer science, engineering, or other closely related field Good knowledge of programming in Python Familiarity with data processing in Python Proficient in using Git for version control of software Good analytical skills, initiative, and self motivation Good command of the English language Excellent teamwork and communication skills Our Benefits for You We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with: Meaningful Tasks: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment Practical relevance: Hands-on as well as theoretical work in a Living Lab setup with existing tools and supporting frameworks. Scientific environment: You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues Personal responsibility: You organize your tasks independently-from preparation to implementation Onboarding & teamwork: You can look forward to working in a dedicated, international, and collegial team. It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide Work-life balance: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments Flexibility: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study Fair remuneration: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. 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