Master Thesis Research & Development (R&D) – Sports Medicine (6 Months | Start April 2027)

Work Flexibility: Not available Your Mission     Join Stryker’s Sports Medicine Research & Development team in Freiburg and contribute to innovative patient-specific solutions that support clinical decision-making in minimally invasive joint surgery. Through your master’s thesis, you will conduct research on image-based   technologies, investigate innovative analysis methods, and help advance future medical device solutions.

Conduct independent research within the field of Sports Medicine and medical technology.   Work with   three-dimensional models and medical image data .   Investigate and implement innovative analysis methods.   Evaluate study results using   statistical data analysis   and compare findings with scientific literature.   Support the advancement of image-based enabling technologies.   Develop and automate   analysis   workflows using scripting tools.   Contribute research findings that support future product development activities.

Academic Pursuit : You are currently pursuing a biomedical engineering or a related engineering degree and are actively seeking a master’s thesis project for a 6-month duration.    Technical Drive : Your passion lies in expanding your technical   expertise , particularly in areas such as   3D image analysis ,   segmentation ,   scripting/programming , and   data/statistical analysis .    Software Savvy : You eagerly apply your   proficiency   in software applications ( e.g.   3-Matic Medical ) and scripting applications ( e.g.   Python ) to obtain results.    Clinical Insight : Ideally, you   possess   a solid grasp of   clinical concepts   and have prior research experience, enabling you to work independently.    Effective Communication : Your strong spoken and written English skills   (minimum B2)   empower you to confidently engage in our international environment and successfully complete your master’s thesis in scientific English.    Please note: The project deals with current and sensitive development topics, so a   confidentiality agreement ( Sperrvermerk )   will be   required     What's In It for You   Paid six-month   master thesis project   Start date: April 2027   Location: Freiburg (Breisgau, Germany)   Flexible working hours and attractive holiday allowance   Mentoring and training to support your growth   Hands-on projects with real-world impact in an international environment     Application Process   Please upload all application documents (short cover letter, CV/resume, and transcript of records) either as one combined file or as separate files in the Resume/CV section of the application form.   Additional   document uploads after this step are not possible.     Our selection process is simple and transparent:   1. Application Review   2. Short Phone Interview with our University Talent Acquisition Team   3. One-Hour Video Interview with the Hiring Team     We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.        Germany Pay Range: Freiburg 39Std : €2.476,89 EUR Monthly      If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.      Travel Percentage: None