PET Detector Scientist – R&D in Advanced Imaging

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

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.