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

Stryker; Freiburg im Breisgau; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mentoring and training

Job summary

Join Stryker’s Sports Medicine Research & Development team in Freiburg to conduct research for a six-month master thesis. You will work with 3D image data, segmentation, and scripting to develop analysis workflows and support future medical device solutions.

The role requires pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering or related field, with strong English (B2) and a passion for data-driven research in an international setting.

Qualifications

• You are currently pursuing a biomedical engineering or related engineering degree and are actively seeking a master’s thesis project for a 6-month duration.
• Interest in 3D image analysis, segmentation, scripting/programming, and data/statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research within Sports Medicine and medical technology.
• Work with 3D models and medical image data.
• Develop and automate analysis workflows using scripting tools.
• Contribute research findings to future product development activities.

Skills

3D image analysis

Segmentation

Scripting

Programming

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

English (B2)

Education

Pursuing master's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

3-Matic Medical

Python

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Germany Pay Range: Freiburg 39Std: €2.476,89 EUR Monthly

Travel Percentage: None

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.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace.

Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.