Master Thesis Intern
Zeiss
Master Thesis Intern
Zeiss
Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups
Motivation for 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. The ZEISS Innovation Hub @KIT fosters collaboration between students, researchers, and industry professionals to drive technological advancements.
Integrated into a team of scientists and research engineers, you will work on research projects in surgical robotics.
Developing concepts for surgical 3D scene understanding and computer-assisted surgery, with a focus on 4D Gaussian Splatting, stereo and surface reconstruction, and multimodal sensor fusion
Evaluating concepts on curated datasets and in own lab experiment settings
Presenting and discussing research findings in team and department meetings
Working with researchers and engineers in a collaborative environment at the ZEISS Innovation Hub Karlsruhe, located at the KIT Campus North
What We Offer
An opportunity to build the foundation for next-generation products in computer-assisted surgery & medical robotics
A dynamic and international team with an active student community
Hands-on research experience in surgical scene understanding, including experimental lab work
Mentorship by experienced PhD-level experts
A modern working environment with state-of-the-art tools for research (AI-assisted coding, etc.)
Enrolled in a master's degree program in computer science, robotics, engineering, or a related field
Solid foundation in deep learning for computer vision (e.g. semantic segmentation, object tracking, or related areas), ideally with practical programming experience in Python
Strong interest in developing innovative solutions for computer-assisted surgery
An open mindset, a hands-on approach, and a passion for working in agile, interdisciplinary teams
Good communication skills in English and/or German.
Ideally some experience working with 4D Gaussian Splatting, NeRFs, or 3D reconstruction
Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Selina SafradinZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.
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