Senior PET/MRI Image Scientist

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago seeks an Image Analyst within the Translational Sciences group to quantify preclinical and clinical PET/MR imaging data and develop Python-based processing pipelines.

You will work across neuroscience discovery programs, collaborating with imaging CROs and contributing to study reports and regulatory documents. The role requires a strong background in PET/MRI analysis, programming in Python (and MATLAB/R/C/C++), and experience with imaging tools like

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in the quantitative analysis of PET and/or MR imaging data.
• Proficiency in scientific programming, with Python or additional relevant languages (e.g., MATLAB, R, C/C++), and strong Linux skills.
• Working knowledge of analysis tools (e.g., FSL, FreeSurfer, SPM, ANTs, or PMOD) and PACS/DICOM.
• Capacity to work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary teams and meet deadlines.
• Good publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Quantify preclinical and clinical PET and MR imaging data, and interpret the results.
• Apply PET compartmental and graphical kinetic models, including plasma input and reference tissue methods, to characterize novel radioligands and assess target engagement.
• Quantify structural, diffusion, and functional MRI data.
• Support whole-body PET imaging and dosimetry analysis.
• Develop, validate, and document Python-based image processing pipelines and novel methodology.
• Curate and quality control imaging data, and help administer the group’s data platforms.
• Provide input on endpoint selection, study design, and the implementation of imaging in trials.
• Collaborate with imaging CROs and provide technical oversight of externally executed analyses.
• Communicate results and contribute to study reports, regulatory documents, and publications.

Skills

Quantitative imaging

Python programming

Linux proficiency

PET/MRI analysis

PACS/DICOM

Cross-functional teamwork

Scientific publishing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical physics / biomedical engineering / computer science / neuroscience

Tools

MATLAB

R

C/C++

FSL

FreeSurfer

SPM

ANTs

PMOD

Flywheel

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago seeks an Image Analyst within the Translational Sciences group to quantify preclinical and clinical PET/MR imaging data and develop Python-based processing pipelines.

You will work across neuroscience discovery programs, collaborating with imaging CROs and contributing to study reports and regulatory documents. The role requires a strong background in PET/MRI analysis, programming in Python (and MATLAB/R/C/C++), and experience with imaging tools like