Photon-Counting CT Imaging Scientist

Philips; Orange (OH); On-site; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

HSA company contribution

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips in Ohio is seeking a Research Scientist to advance CT imaging physics and photon-counting approaches within the Imaging Physics and Algorithm team. You will lead physics-based corrections and image-quality improvements for next-generation X-ray systems.

You will develop tools in MATLAB, with Python and C++ for performance-critical components, and work with clinical, marketing, and systems teams to align roadmaps and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of combined professional and graduate-level research in Physics/Medical Imaging (CT/X-ray preferred)
• Master's in Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering (or related field)
• Experience with CT/X-ray imaging, signal and image processing, CT reconstruction, calibration, and systems-level understanding
• Experience with photon counting and/or spectral CT (dual-/multi-energy) and cone-beam CT
• Proficiency in MATLAB (primary), Python (increasing use), and C++ (preferred); familiarity with AI frameworks

Responsibilities

• Apply system-level engineering to develop CT/X-ray imaging features focusing on signal and image processing, CT reconstruction, and calibration
• Investigate and resolve image quality issues during product introduction and from installed base; communicate findings to stakeholders
• Develop and enhance R&D tools for physics-based simulation and image formation using MATLAB, Python, and C++
• Maintain expertise in CT physics and advanced processing algorithms, emphasizing photon-counting and spectral CT
• Drive CT imaging physics roadmap and align with business strategy across clinical, marketing, and systems teams

Skills

signal processing

image processing

CT reconstruction

calibration

photon counting

spectral CT

cone beam CT

AI/deep learning frameworks

physics-based simulation

Education

Master's degree in Physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Philips in Ohio is seeking a Research Scientist to advance CT imaging physics and photon-counting approaches within the Imaging Physics and Algorithm team. You will lead physics-based corrections and image-quality improvements for next-generation X-ray systems.

You will develop tools in MATLAB, with Python and C++ for performance-critical components, and work with clinical, marketing, and systems teams to align roadmaps and regulatory considerations.