Molecular Imaging On-site Scientist (Edinburgh)
UK IT development
Job description
Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.
We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?
Then come and join our global team as Molecular Imaging Scientist to push the boundaries of total body PET.
The role is a fixed-term 3-year position working across industry, academia and healthcare environments to support collaborative PET imaging projects between Siemens Healthineers, University of Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow and the National PET imaging Platform (NPIP).
This role is based in Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- You will collaborate on PET imaging projects across industry, academia, and healthcare environments.
- You will work in a multi-disciplinary setting to advance total body PET technology, exploring new clinical applications and enhancing existing work.
- You will be building strong connections with PET R&D HQ in Knoxville, TN, and other Siemens Healthineers PET scientists in the NPIP network
- You will be responsible for publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to conferences, and invention disclosures when necessary.
Your qualifications and experience:
- First degree in physical sciences/mathematics/computer science/electronic engineering or similar
- PhD in PET/physical sciences/mathematics/computer science/engineering or similar OR 3+ years post graduate experience in an academic, industry or healthcare setting
- A proven track record in research, innovative thinking and real-world problem solving
- Competent in one or more scientific programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.)
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a virtual and fast-paced environment
- Broad knowledge of medical imaging (SPECT, PET, CT, DICOM, coordinate systems, image registration etc.).
- Experience in PET kinetic modelling, simulation and network analysis.
- Hands-on experience in modern approached of AI such as machine learning, deep learning, generative adversarial networks etc.
- Working knowledge of industrial approaches of software development (e.g. Agile), software development lifecycles, version control solutions, QA, system testing, project management.
- Knowledge of biostatistics and clinical study design methodologies
Our global team:
We are a team of 66,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
Our culture:
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.