Senior Reconstruction Physics Scientist - Remote

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Senior Research Scientist - Reconstruction Physics to lead the development of next-generation medical imaging algorithms from a remote, full-time team. You will contribute across nuclear medicine and 3D reconstruction topics, translating theory into clinically impactful solutions.

The role requires an advanced degree with 3+ years in relevant fields and a strong background in imaging algorithms, numerical methods, and production-quality code.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) and 3+ years in biomedical engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or related field.
• Strong background in medical imaging algorithms, particularly in PET, SPECT, CT, or related modalities.
• Experience with image reconstruction techniques.
• Solid foundation in numerical methods, inverse problems, and statistical modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute independent research projects.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar scientific programming environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and evaluate novel algorithms for medical image reconstruction and analysis.
• Lead independent research initiatives while collaborating with clinical, engineering, and product teams.
• Apply physics-based modeling, numerical optimization, and statistical methods to complex imaging problems.
• Develop high-quality, production-oriented code to validate and demonstrate research concepts.
• Drive innovation beyond established methods and contribute new approaches to the field.
• Communicate results clearly through internal presentations, technical documentation, and external publications.
• Stay current with academic and industry advances and incorporate relevant techniques into research efforts.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Monte Carlo

Imaging physics

Machine learning

Leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

GE HealthCare is seeking a Senior Research Scientist - Reconstruction Physics to lead the development of next-generation medical imaging algorithms from a remote, full-time team. You will contribute across nuclear medicine and 3D reconstruction topics, translating theory into clinically impactful solutions.

The role requires an advanced degree with 3+ years in relevant fields and a strong background in imaging algorithms, numerical methods, and production-quality code.