Research Scientist – Physics of Computed Tomography (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 Pension Fund

Philips MyShop discount

Cafeteria and beverage perks

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Research Scientist for Physics of Computed Tomography to work on systems and physics of CT, focusing on image quality, spectral results, dose reduction, and reconstruction to enable new clinical insights. You will develop detectors, apply AI and data science, collaborate across teams, and work on-site at least 3 days a week.

The base salary range is €75,336.00 – €85,744.64 and is governed by the applicable Collective Labour Agreement.

Qualifications

• Master in physics, electrical engineering or data science/AI.
• Expertise in medical imaging physics and CT.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• English fluency; German would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate technologies for processing and calibration of detectors in medical CT.
• Apply x-ray physics, AI, signal processing and advanced data science to CT.
• Develop and drive ideas for CT advances and adjacent domains.
• Collaborate with partners to transfer research results to clinical innovation.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Data science

AI/ML

English

Education

Master in Physics or Electrical Engineering or AI/Data Science

Tools

NumPy

PyTorch

Job description

Job Title Research Scientist – Physics of Computed Tomography (all genders) Job Description

In this role, you will work in the field of systems and physics of computed tomography to help address unmet clinical needs in precision diagnosis. You will contribute to clinical CT systems and solutions focused on image quality, spectral results, radiation dose reduction and image reconstruction to increase diagnostic confidence and enable new clinical insights.

Your role:

• Develop, implement and validate innovative technologies for processing and calibration of non-spectral, spectral and photon-counting x-ray detectors in medical CT.
• Apply your know-how in x-ray physics, solid-state physics, medical imaging, algorithm development, advanced signal processing and AI to modern computed tomography.
• Develop and drive your own ideas for technological advances in CT and adjacent domains.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary projects with business partners and clinical partners to transfer research results into clinically meaningful innovation.

You should bring the following:

• Master degree in physics, electrical engineering or data science/AI.
• Expertise in medical imaging physics, including generation, interaction with matter and detection of x-rays, with in-depth knowledge of computed tomography.
• Technical and clinical understanding of medical imaging, predominantly CT.
• Proficiency in modern programming, especially C/C++ and Python, including data science and AI tooling such as NumPy or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with deep learning, for example training neural networks, is an asset.
• 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.

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.

The base salary range for this role is €75.336,00 – €85.744,64 and is governed by the applicable Collective Labour Agreement.

New employees are generally hired at the entry level of the respective pay grade.

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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