PET/CT Research Collaboration Scientist

Who We Are

At United Imaging, a global leader in high-end medical technology, we’re committed to empowering healthcare with our high-performance diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, life sciences instruments, and end-to-end digital intelligence solutions spanning research to clinical applications and true industry transformation. In collaboration with top-tier universities, hospitals, research entities, and industry allies worldwide, we raise standards and break traditional barriers to fulfill our mission of “Equal Healthcare for All™.” From our North American headquarters in Houston, we cultivate a world-class organization where innovation thrives. Joining us means working alongside resilient and exceptional challengers, shaping a career that transcends boundaries, and contributing to making modern healthcare equally accessible to everyone regardless of where they live. Company Page: http://www.united-imaging.com/en/home/

Benefits

When joining our team, we offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, company paid basic life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, and (12) paid holidays. Compensation decisions are based upon the candidate level of skill, qualifications, geographical location and experience, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range. Additionally, the position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonuses).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting scientific collaborations at luminary institutions and driving collaborative research results leading to impactful publications, external grant applications, and/or patent applications
• Driving the publication of results at conferences and in world-class journals
• Identifying, building, and foster strong collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the region
• Supporting the future PET/CT product development pipeline – coordinating both with internal development teams and research partners for the development, comprehensive evaluation, and testing of prototypes and new products
• Keeping customers and collaboration partners informed and up to date about United Imaging’s technologies
• Execute research contracts with support from legal, regulatory, and compliance
• Effectively communicating with United Imaging’s internal colleagues and leadership

Requirements:

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Nuclear Engineering, or related fields with a detailed knowledge of PET/CT

Experience

• A strong clinical and/or technical background in the field of PET/CT with a proven track record of scientific publications
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas of expertise: kinetic modeling, PET data acquisition/corrections, image reconstruction, artificial intelligence

Required Skills or/ Attributes

• Proven ability in leading research projects and collaborations.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Willing and able to travel up to 30%, including short term international trips.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

United Imaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. United Imaging provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.