Internship in Medical Robotics

Motivation of the work
Turning today’s research into tomorrow’s applications - together
With a clear focus on user needs, the ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT explores new technology and application fields, enabling the transformation of ideas into innovations. Here, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and ZEISS employees meet at eye level and practice an open-innovation culture.
For our team of researchers and engineers, we seek bachelor or master students supporting us in both hardware and software development for medical robotics, computer-assisted interventions and surgical assistance functions.

What we offer

• Young, motivated team with a large and active student community
• Agile work environment with the possibility to work on various tasks for innovative medical applications
• Option for subsequent master thesis
• Modern office culture with flexible working hours

Your Role

• Develop and test concepts for medical robotics systems
• Work in one or more of these fields: medical engineering, robotics, signal processing, machine learning, and computer vision
• Get hands-on experience: Conduct and evaluate experiments in our medical robotics lab
• Document and present your research results
• Research existing solutions in the scientific and patent literature as well as in commercially available products
• Work closely with international experts in robotics, sensor signal processing, modeling, and medical technology
• Work with researchers and engineers in a collaborative environment at the newly built ZEISS Innovation Hub Karlsruhe, right on site of the KIT campus north

Your Profile

• You are enrolled in a bachelor’s / master’s program in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or comparable with excellent results
• You have basic knowledge in robotics, modeling, and/or signal processing
• You have programming knowledge in at least one of the following: Python, MATLAB, C++. Knowledge in ROS / ROS2 is a plus
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, communication (English and/or German) and innovation skills
• Passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies as well as motivation to work in agile, interdisciplinary teams

We are looking forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates)​.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Franziska Gansloser, Selina Safradin