MR Imaging Scientist, Artificial Intelligence

Scorpion Therapeutics; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Lead MRI Research Scientist to lead advanced acquisition, reconstruction, and post-processing initiatives. You will design pulse sequences, implement AI-driven techniques, and push innovations toward robust, faster imaging.

The role involves working with internal engineering, regulatory, and marketing teams to ensure research aligns with product strategy and clinical needs. Strong publication and collaboration experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, computer science, math, or physics.
• 4+ years of experience in MR imaging, acquisition, or reconstruction.
• Strong knowledge of MR physics and signal processing.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research collaborations with academic and clinical partners, translating prototypes into product-ready solutions.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, regulatory, and marketing teams to align research with product strategy.

Skills

MR imaging

MR physics

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, math, or physics

Tools

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Role

Lead research and development in advanced MRI acquisition, reconstruction, and post-processing techniques, focusing on improving scan speed, image quality, and robustness through pulse sequence design, AI algorithms, and innovative post-processing.

Responsibilities

• serve as technical lead for academic and clinical collaborations, translating prototypes into product-ready solutions, and disseminating research via publications and conferences.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, regulatory, and marketing teams to align research with product strategy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering, computer science, math, or physics;
• 4+ years of experience in MR imaging, acquisition, or reconstruction;
• strong knowledge of MR physics and signal processing;
• proficiency in Python, C++, machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow);
• excellent communication skills.

Preferred

experience in accelerated imaging, motion correction, non-Cartesian imaging, and AI-enabled reconstruction.

HighValue

expertise in MRI physics, image processing, AI development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within clinical and research environments.

WorkSetup

not specified, likely hybrid or onsite based on collaboration needs.