Internship – Robotics for Medical Applications, Robot-Assisted Surgery (m/f/x) (m/w/d)

As a student worker, you will work side by side with your coworkers as equals in an environment which will allow you create the ideal con- ditions for your future career.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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Motivation of the Work

Turning today's research into tomorrow's applications – together.

At ZEISS, we focus on user-centric innovation to transform ideas into cutting-edge solutions. At the ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT, we foster collaboration between students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and ZEISS employees to drive technological advancements.

Our medical robotics team at ZEISS is looking for a highly motivated intern to contribute to research and development in robotics for next-generation medical applications. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and applying your skills to real-world healthcare challenges, join us!

 

• Develop and test concepts for medical robotics, robot-assisted surgery

• Work on robotics, sensor signal processing and fusion, creation of models from sensor inputs, machine learning

• Evaluate concepts both in simulation and on real setups, get hands-on experience with robotics in the medical field

• Conduct experiments in our robotics laboratory

• Present and discuss research findings in team and department meetings

• Work closely with experts in robotics, sensor signal processing, modeling, and medical technology, as part of an international project

• Work with researchers and engineers in a collaborative environment at the ZEISS Innovation Hub Karlsruhe, right on site of the KIT-campus north

• You are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in computer science, electrical engineering, or mechatronics (preferably) - Alternatively, in biomedical engineering, physics, or comparable

• You have basic knowledge in robotics, modeling, and sensor processing

• You have programming knowledge in at least one of the following: Python, ROS, C++

• Knowledge in optical sensing systems, optical coherence tomography, is a plus

• Fluent English language skills

• A hands-on mentality, an open mind, excellent problem-solving, communication and innovation skills

• Passion for innovation and enthusiasm for innovative technologies as well as motivation to work in agile, interdisciplinary teams

 

We Offer

• A dynamic and international team with an active student community

• A hands-on research experience in medical robotics, including experimental lab work

• An agile work environment

• Close mentorship and guidance from PhD-level experts