Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: The Virtual Belly Platform

Coloplast; Humlebæk; On-site; DKK 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast in Humlebæk, Denmark invites master students to join the Master Thesis Program 2027: The Virtual Belly Platform. You will work within the Simulation Team on virtual prototyping and modelling to validate a Virtual Test Environment for ostomy products.

The project will compare physical and virtual test outcomes, develop a validation framework, and deliver evidence of model accuracy with support from Coloplast experts.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Finite Element Methods.
• Strength of material II knowledge.
• Programming experience with Matlab, Fortran, or Python.

Skills

Finite Element Methods

Strength of material II

Matlab

Fortran

Python

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Fortran

Python

Job description

Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: The Virtual Belly Platform

Location: Humlebæk, DK

Job Family: N/A

About the Master Thesis Program - Make a difference with Coloplast. Your thesis, real-world impact.

Are you in the final stage of your master's degree and preparing to write your thesis? Through Coloplast’s Master Thesis Program, you have the opportunity to combine academic research with hands‑on experience in a global healthcare company with a meaningful purpose.

The Master Thesis Program connects talented students with real business challenges across Coloplast. As a participant, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gain access to relevant insights and stakeholders, and contribute perspectives that can help shape future business decisions.
All available Master Thesis Program 2027 projects can be found here: Denmark - Coloplast A/S Jobs

Hosting Team & Department

Coloplast R&D/Center of Excellence / engineering analysis. The student will be enrolled in the ongoing activities and discussions within the Simulation Team, focusing on virtual prototyping and modelling.

Project Description

The Virtual Belly Platform aims to establish a Virtual Test Environment that enables evaluation of ostomy products and concepts before physical prototypes are available.

This capability has the potential to accelerate product development, improve design decisions in the early stages of innovation, and reduce development costs. In the longer term, a validated Virtual Test Environment could support evidence generation for product development activities and potentially contribute to clinical and commercial documentation. A key challenge is demonstrating that the virtual representation of human skin accurately reflects physical behavior in relevant use cases.

This project will therefore focus on developing a validation framework by designing test scenarios that can be performed both in the laboratory and in simulation. By comparing measurable outcomes from physical and virtual tests, the project will provide evidence of model accuracy and identify areas for future improvement.

Relevant Study Backgrounds

Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Competencies or Interests

Recommended prerequisites are:

• Hands‑on experience with the Finite Element Methods (e.g. course 41525/41815 at DTU)
• Strength of material II (41502 at DTU, or similar)
• Programming experience with Matlab, fortran, or Python

Sponsor(s)

Rasmus Lundgaard, Senior Simulation Engineer, Engineering analysis ([e-mail])
Jens Sparre Kobbernagel, Head of Engineering analysis ([e-mail])

What to Expect from Us

• A dedicated Coloplast sponsor who will support and guide you throughout your project
• Access to relevant business stakeholders, data and insights needed for your research, where possible and appropriate
• Ongoing feedback from Coloplast professionals through structured feedback sessions
• Learning activities designed to support your thesis journey and professional development
• Networking opportunities with fellow MTP participants and Coloplast employees
• Office facilities at our global headquarters in Humlebæk, Denmark
• A laptop and access to relevant systems and resources during the project period
• Exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to create meaningful impact

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the next generation of Master Thesis Program participants to Coloplast.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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