Internship in Research & Development (R&D) in the field of neurosurgical navigation systems and tracking technologies – September/October 2025, 6 months

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Freiburg, BW, 79111, DE
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Work flexibility: Onsite Req ID: R528340 Employee type:
  • Intern
  • Full Time
Job category: Engineering Travel: Relocation: No

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Job description

Stryker offers a wide range of entry and development opportunities in an innovative and high-tech environment. The talents and strengths of our employees are our top priority. During your internship, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the work of a leading international medical technology company, in particular in our research and development team for the development of novel tracking technologies for neurosurgical navigation systems 

Our offer to you  

  • You will be part of an innovative research and development team and support us in the development of novel tracking technologies for neurosurgical navigation systems 

  • You will play a key role in the further development of current and novel navigation technologies for use in the operating theatre 

  • You will conduct research in the context of surgical navigation and use it as a basis to create an evaluation concept consisting of software and hardware components 

  • You will have the opportunity to actively contribute your practical solutions to an international medical technology company and to work on new concepts and innovations for our navigation portfolio with your own ideas.  

 

What makes you stand out  

  • You are enrolled in a master's programme in engineering (electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, medical technology) or natural sciences 

  • You have a keen interest in technology and a passion for innovative products, ideally coupled with a keen interest in software programming 

  • You work responsibly and analytically, and have a strong ability to understand complex systems (hardware and software) in their entirety 

  • You already have knowledge in the field of data processing and electronics, in particular experience with MATLAB and Python (ideally supplemented by C, C++ or similar) is an advantage 

  • A high degree of initiative, open-mindedness, communication and team skills, as well as very good written and spoken English skills, complete your profile 

Start Date: September or October 2025   

Duration: 6 months 

Location: Freiburg 

We offer an: attractive salary, generous holiday entitlement, training and mentoring and flexible working hours

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.  

We look forward to receiving your complete online application with all relevant documents (letter of motivation, current CV, diplomas and course transcripts). Please note that all attachments should be uploaded directly to the 'CV' section of the application process. 

If your application is successful, you will first have a short telephone interview with our University Talent Acquisition team. If all goes well, this will be followed by a one-hour video interview with the department. We will then contact you with final feedback. 

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