Detector Scientist - PET Detector Physics

Siemens Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthcare invites applications for a Detector Scientist specializing in PET Detector Physics. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with data‑driven analysis to advance next‑generation PET imaging technologies.

You will conduct Research and Development on detector systems, design and test prototypes, perform performance measurements, and collaborate across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and external partners to push innovative detector concepts toward product readiness.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of one year of postdoctoral or post-Ph.D. research in PET, SPECT, detector development, medical imaging, or related field.
• Strong understanding of radiation detection principles and detector physics.
• Hands-on experience designing, assembling, testing, and characterizing detectors.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of advanced PET detector technologies and radiation detection systems.
• Design, build, test, and characterize experimental detector systems and laboratory prototypes.
• Plan feasibility studies, simulations, and experimental evaluations of detector performance.
• Investigate scintillators, photosensors, detector electronics, and signal processing solutions.
• Perform detector performance measurements including timing/energy resolution and sensitivity.
• Develop methods, configurations, and data acquisition approaches for detector research.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and propose improvements to detector designs.
• Support detector development through product lifecycle including concept, prototype evaluation, and manufacturing support.
• Collaborate with R&D, systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management.
• Work with external partners to explore emerging detector technologies and future innovations.
• Document technical findings in reports, presentations, publications, and disclosures.

Skills

PET detector technologies

Radiation detection principles

Experimental methods

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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.

As a Detector Scientist specializing in PET Detector Physics, you will contribute to the research, development, and experimental validation of advanced detector technologies for next-generation Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging systems.

This position combines expertise in radiation detection, detector physics, experimental methods, and scientific data analysis with hands-on laboratory research and detector characterization.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams to investigate emerging detector technologies, evaluate performance, and support the development of innovative solutions that advance molecular imaging capabilities.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor research and development position. Active laboratory work, including experimental setup, detector testing, performance characterization, troubleshooting, and validation, is an essential part of the role. This position does not include direct people management or formal project management responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Conducting research and development activities focused on advanced PET detector technologies and radiation detection systems.
• Designing, building, testing, and characterizing experimental detector systems and laboratory prototypes.
• Planning and executing feasibility studies, technology investigations, simulations, and experimental evaluations to assess detector performance and technical feasibility.
• Investigating detector technologies involving scintillators, photosensors, detector electronics, and signal processing solutions.
• Performing detector performance measurements and characterization, including timing resolution, energy resolution, sensitivity, and related imaging performance parameters.
• Developing experimental methods, test configurations, and data acquisition approaches to support detector research and validation.
• Analyzing experimental data, identifying performance limitations, troubleshooting technical issues, and recommending improvements to detector designs and configurations.
• Supporting detector development activities throughout the product lifecycle, including concept development, prototype evaluation, system integration, manufacturing support, and product improvements.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across R&D, systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product management to advance detector technologies toward product implementation.
• Working with external technology suppliers, academic institutions, and research collaborators to investigate emerging detector technologies and support future innovation initiatives.
• Documenting and communicating technical findings through scientific reports, presentations, publications, and invention disclosures.
• Contributing to the development and evaluation of future PET detector technologies and supporting the broader technology roadmap.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Strong understanding of PET detector technologies, radiation detection principles, and the physics governing detector performance.
• Hands‑

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related experimental science or engineering discipline.
• A minimum of one year of postdoctoral or post-Ph.D. research and development experience in PET, SPECT, radiation detector development, medical imaging, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of radiation detection principles, detector physics, and experimental measurement techniques.
• Hands-on experience designing, assembling, testing, and characterizing ra