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

**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 automateanalysisworkflows 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 technicalexpertise, particularly in areas such as **3D image analysis** , **segmentation** , **scripting/programming** , and **data/statistical analysis** .
_Software Savvy_ : You eagerly apply yourproficiencyin software applications (e.g. **3-Matic Medical** ) and scripting applications (e.g. **Python** ) to obtain results.
_Clinical Insight_ : Ideally, youpossessa 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-monthmaster 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.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.