Research and Collaboration Scientist

Siemens Healthineers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers Singapore invites you to join as Research & Collaboration Scientist, bridging customer sites, R&D and global teams to enable co-innovation, clinical validation, and development of advanced applications in imaging and AI.

Design and execute research in imaging, AI, physics; contribute to publications; mentor students; support study design and regulatory aspects; collaborate across departments including Sales, marketing, and applications.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years post-doc research in diagnostic imaging, image processing, machine learning or related field with publications.
• Experience in MR sequence programming, coil development, ultra-high field MR, Nuclear Medicine or Photon Counting CT preferred.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams in research, clinical & commercial fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research projects in imaging, AI, physics, and scientific applications.
• Develop and support co-creation and validation of prototypes, acquisition techniques, reconstruction algorithms, AI models, and workflows.
• Work on early-stage technologies, prototypes, and pre-development concepts.
• Enable translation and implementation of innovations across installed base.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and grant applications.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Scientific rigor

Education

PhD or Master’s in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MR sequence programming

Coil development

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
At Siemens Healthineers, our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.
Research and Collaboration Scientist position and play a key role in managing & executing clinical and research partnerships between Siemens Healthineers and key healthcare institutions in Singapore. This role acts as the scientific bridge between customer sites, internal R&D, and global collaboration teams, enabling co-innovation, clinical validation, and development of advanced applications.

Your Role:

Research & Innovation (Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy)

• You will design and execute research projects in imaging, AI, physics, and scientific applications.
• You will develop and support co-creation and validation of e.g. new prototypes, acquisition techniques, reconstruction algorithms, AI models, and workflows.
• You will work on early-stage technologies, prototypes, and pre-development concepts.
• You will enable translation and implementation of innovations across installed base.
• You will contribute to publications, presentations, and grant applications.

Scientific Liaison & Ecosystem Development

• You will act as the interface between customer site and Siemens HQ (R&D / predevelopment teams).
• You will act as internal liaison between technical pre-development & Siemens Sales, marketing, applications & customer service teams.
• You will provide research / academic consultancy on topics related to physics / scientific topics & translation of clinical needs into technical requirements.
• You will support integration of new technologies, prototypes, and works-in-progress hardware and software into clinical workflows.

Training, Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer

• You will provide training to customers - clinicians, scientists, and technical users, on advanced tools & platforms.
• You will conduct scientific talks, workshops, seminars, and technical sessions.
• You will mentor students, researchers, and clinical staff on scientific projects undertaken together with hospitals and universities.

Data, Study & Compliance Support

• You will assist in study design, IRB submissions, and protocol development.
• You will enable access to and responsible use of imaging data for research.
• You will work with Legal, Commercial & Compliance teams to draft and execute Research Collaboration Agreements with key institutions.
• You will manage the collaboration process, including approvals, deliverables, project implementation, completion of data collection, storage, publication, presentation and final closure.

Your Expertise:

• You hold a PhD or Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• You have scientific rigor and analytical thinking with strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, C++ etc.).
• You have at least 3-5 years of post-doc research experience in diagnostic imaging, image processing, machine learning or a related field, with relevant publications listed.
• Your experience in MR sequence programming, coil development, ultra-high field MR, Nuclear Medicine or Photon Counting CT is preferred.
• You are able to work across multi-disciplinary teams in research, clinical & commercial fields.

Key Competencies

• You have scientific and technical expertise with Diagnostic Imaging & Therapy modalities.
• You demonstrate responsibility at work and have motivated mindset to drive collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• You are innovative, good at problem-solving and translational thinking, and have effective communication and training skills.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-sg/support-documentation.

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.