Thesis (BA/MA) - Intern - Working student (m/f/d) in audiology/hearing aid development

Join Our R&D Audiology/ Hearing Aid Development Team at WSA

Are you a university student looking to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting? Whether you are seeking a mandatory internship, a working student position, or would like to write your thesis with us – we offer you the opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to innovative developments in the field of audiology and hearing aid technology. 

What you will do

Your Responsibilities

Depending on your individual role (internship, working student, or thesis), you will support us in topics such as:

• Contributing to foundational audiological research projects in sound perception, hearing aid fitting, and signal processing.
• Designing, developing, and evaluating fitting strategies and software features
• Evaluating and optimizing signal processing algorithms based on technical and perceptual data.
• Planning, coordinating, conducting, and analysing audiological user tests, field trials, and studies.
• Organising and executing competitive benchmarking studies on audiological topics.
• Supporting scientific projects, including literature reviews, study design, execution, and publications.

What you bring

Your Profile

• You are currently enrolled in a university program in Audiology, Medical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Acoustics, Psychology, or a similar field.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and/or German.
• Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C or similar).

Additional beneficial skills

• Prior experience in audiology and/or acoustics, particularly psychoacoustics.
• Familiarity with working with hearing-impaired individuals and hearing aid fitting.
• Knowledge in audio signal processing.
• Experience with statistical analysis and relevant software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python)

What we offer

We are driven by innovation and development so working with us is a constant learning curve. You will be located in our site in Erlangen, Germany with dynamic and progressive colleagues, who are highly skilled and empathetic.

• Flexible working hours 
  
• Attractive salary package
• Early Talent Community
• Modern workspaces and international working environment
• Corporate and Company Benefits
• Good public transport connections and free parking spaces
• Subsidised canteen

What you should know about us:

• As part of the medical system-relevant industry, we are crisis-proof and sustainably positioned in the German and international market.
• Our corporate DNA is characterized by high-tech, agility and continuous forward thinking.
• Our products are benchmarks for customers and competitors. In technology, product introduction, value creation, adaptability - trendsetters
• An established network of distribution structures, owner-managed retail chains and buying groups are a guarantee for our success. 

What you can expect

• Individual and intensive training and coaching measures
• An attractive compensation package
• Modern IT equipment
• Exciting customers, self-determined work, absolutely open communication

Who we are

Our products - help millions of people regain their hearing and quality of life. This is what drives us every day

Our social responsibility - sustainability is not just an idea for us, it is part of our business purpose. Together with you, we can continue to make the world a better place

Creative freedom - your ideas are welcome and you can try out new solutions.

Individual responsibility - you can actively shape, decide and, most importantly, move things forward with us.

Personal development - trying, learning and reflecting are part of our DNA.

Internationality - as a global player, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in different parts of the world.

At WSA, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world. With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful?

We can't wait to hear from you

WSA is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

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