Research Scientist - Computed Tomography (Orange, OH)

Philips
Cleveland
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 183,000 annuallyFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Communication","Documentation","Problem-solving","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Develop physics-based solutions to improve image quality for computed tomography (CT), with a focus on photon-counting systems. Apply system-level approaches across signal/image processing, CT reconstruction, and calibration, and investigate image quality issues from product launch and the installed base. Build and enhance R&D tools for physics simulation and image formation, working primarily in MATLAB with Python and optional C++ for performance. Own the CT imaging physics roadmap and contribute to IP and publications.

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Research Scientist - Computed Tomography (Orange, OH)

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Job Summary

Develop physics-based solutions to improve image quality for computed tomography (CT), with a focus on photon-counting systems. Apply system-level approaches across signal/image processing, CT reconstruction, and calibration, and investigate image quality issues from product launch and the installed base. Build and enhance R&D tools for physics simulation and image formation, working primarily in MATLAB with Python and optional C++ for performance. Own the CT imaging physics roadmap and contribute to IP and publications.
Location: Cleveland
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop CT/X-ray imaging features using a system-level engineering approach across signal and image processing, CT reconstruction, and calibration to optimize image quality.
  • •Investigate and resolve image quality issues during product introduction and from the installed base, delivering safe, effective, well-documented solutions based on rigorous data analysis.
  • •Develop and enhance R&D tools for physics-based simulation and image formation, including benchmarks and dataflow requirements, working with Software Requirement Specifications.
  • •Maintain deep expertise in CT physics and advanced processing algorithms, prioritizing photon-counting CT and applying knowledge of spectral/dual-energy/multi-energy and cone beam CT.
  • •Own the CT imaging physics roadmap and align innovation with business strategy across clinical, marketing, and systems teams, contributing to IP, publications, and regulatory/industry engagements.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 183,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Paid Leave401kHsaEquity

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of combined professional and graduate-level research experience in Physics/Medical Imaging (CT and/or X-ray preferred) as an individual contributor.
  • •Minimum Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering (or related field), with background in the theory of medical image formation and reconstruction (preferred).
  • •Strong technical expertise in CT/X-ray imaging, signal and image processing, CT reconstruction, and calibration, including photon counting and/or spectral CT and experience with cone beam CT and physics-based simulation.
  • •Experience with MATLAB (primary), with Python (increasing use) and optional C++ (preferred), including GUI and C-MEX functionality; familiarity with AI/deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow (preferred).
  • •Excellent written and verbal communication to document and explain complex algorithms and imaging-chain trade-offs to non-specialists.
Experience:3+ yearsMedical imagingCTX-ray
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering (or related field)
Skills:CommunicationDocumentationProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:MATLABPythonC++GUIC-MEXPyTorchTensorFlow

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Philips
Global health technology company focusing on diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and consumer health products. Philips develops medical devices, healthcare informatics, and solutions to improve patient care and personal well-being.
Industry: HealthTech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded: 1891
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