Research Scientist – AI in Computed Tomography Image Formation (all genders)

Philips; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Germany ticket subsidy

Philips University & Philips Balance

Pension fund

Partnerzeit: two paid weeks off after

MyShop discount

Free meals in canteen

Culture and team activities

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Research Scientist in Hamburg to advance AI for Computed Tomography image formation, reconstruction and denoising. You will work in AI, data science and medical imaging, contributing to high-quality clinical solutions and ongoing innovations.

The role emphasizes deep learning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and English communication. On-site presence is required for most activities, with strong emphasis on practical application within Philips’ healthcare

Qualifications

• Master's degree in AI, data science or informatics.
• Expertise in AI and data science, CNNs, libraries such as NumPy or PyTorch.
• Programming experience in Python and C++.
• Experience with deep learning, training CNNs, preferably in medical imaging and CT.
• Clinical understanding of medical imaging, predominantly CT.
• Ability to provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex concepts and collaborate.
• Proficiency in English; German would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and validate AI-based CT image formation solutions (reconstruction and denoising).
• Apply AI/data science know-how to CT image formation and dose reduction techniques.
• Contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies within project roadmaps.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and transfer results into clinical innovation.

Skills

AI & data science

CNNs

PyTorch

NumPy

Data analytics

Python

C++

Deep learning

Medical imaging

English

German (nice to have)

Education

Master's degree in AI, data science or informatics

Job description

Job Title

Research Scientist – AI in Computed Tomography Image Formation (all genders)

Job Description

In this role, you will work in the field of AI for CT image formation, reconstruction and denoising.

You will contribute to AI-based clinical solutions focused on CT image quality, dose utilization, noise reduction and image reconstruction to increase diagnostic confidence and enable new clinical insights.

Your Role

• Develop, implement and validate innovative AI-based CT image formation solutions, including reconstruction and denoising of conventional, spectral and photon-counting CT data.
• Apply your know-how in AI and data science, especially deep learning, to CT image formation, high spatial and temporal resolution reconstruction, image denoising and dose reduction techniques.
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and methods within defined project roadmaps.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams as subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to transfer results into clinically meaningful innovation.

You Should Bring The Following

• Master degree in AI, data science or informatics.
• Expertise in AI and data science, CNNs, statistical and machine-learning libraries such as NumPy or PyTorch, data analytics and AI tools or agents for analysis and prototyping.
• Programming experience, especially Python and C++.
• Experience with deep learning, for example training convolutional neural networks, preferably in medical imaging and computed tomography.
• Clinical understanding of medical imaging, predominantly CT.
• Ability to provide technical consultation and subject-matter expertise to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts, influence technical decisions and collaborate in global interdisciplinary R&D environments.
• Proficiency in English; German would be a plus.

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is €75.336,00 – €85.744,64 and is governed by the applicable Collective Labour Agreement. The stated salary range reflects the salary progression within the relevant pay grade under the Collective Labour Agreement. New employees are generally hired at the entry level of the respective pay grade.

Benefits Include

• Annual leave: 30 days
• Mobility and devices: subsidized Germany ticket, leasing opportunities for private use (bicycles, cars, smartphones, ...)
• Philips University & Philips in Balance: wide range of professional training courses for personal development and healthcare
• Philips Pension Fund: employer-funded pension plan
• Philips Partnerzeit: two paid weeks off after your partner has given birth
• Philips MyShop: discount on Philips products
• Meals: free drinks and low prices in our canteen and Café Philistro
• Culture: informal culture, a paid day for voluntary work, various team and cultural activities, etc.

How We Work Together

We believe that we achieve better results when we work together rather than apart. For this role this means to be on-site at least 3 days a week.

About Philips

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