MR Research Scientist

Description

Who we are?

United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire spectrum of imaging diagnosis and treatment. From our North American HQ in Houston, we are passionate about expanding our research and development teams, embracing the highest quality and craftsmanship in each of our medical imaging products, and dedicated to building an outstanding organization.

Join our innovative team with the mission of developing and supplying advanced technologies and improving patient care worldwide. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Company Page: http://www.united-imaging.com/en/home/ 

Benefits

When joining our team, we offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, company paid basic life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, and (11) paid holidays. Compensation decisions are based upon the candidate’s level of skills, qualifications, geographical location and experience, which is generally competitive. Additionally, the position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonus(es).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participating in research activities intended to improve the performance and broaden the application offerings of UIH MRI scanners.
• Cultivating emerging MRI techniques and driving its development to achieve clinical and business impact.
• Leading research projects independently or in collaboration with internal teams and academic and clinical partners. 
• Developing novel MRI pulse sequences and/or image reconstruction and processing algorithms. 
• Maintaining UIH’s competitiveness by publishing and filing invention disclosure.

Requirements

Education

• MS with > 2 years of experience, or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.
• MRI research experience with a proven track record of scientific publications. 
• Experience in major programming languages such as C++/C, MATLAB and/or Python.
• Background in medical imaging, artificial intelligence and/or clinical experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in MRI reconstruction and machine learning is preferred.

Required Skills or/ Attributes 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and willing to grow.
• Desire to learn, ask questions, and be resourceful in identifying innovative applications and creative solutions to complex problems.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%, including short-term international trips.