PET/CT Research Collaboration Scientist

About Us

United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. From our North American HQ in Houston, we are passionate about expanding our customer sales and support structure, embracing the highest quality and craftsmanship in each of our medical imaging products, and dedicated to building an outstanding organization. Join our innovative team with the mission of developing and supplying advanced technologies and improving patient care worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific collaborations at luminary institutions and drive collaborative research results leading to impactful publications, external grant applications, and/or patent applications.
• Drive the publication of results at conferences and in world-class journals.
• Identify, build, and foster strong collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the region.
• Support 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.
• Keep customers and collaboration partners informed and up to date about United Imaging’s technologies.
• Execute research contracts with support from legal, regulatory, and compliance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Nuclear Engineering, or related fields.
• 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.
• Proven ability in driving research projects, clinical trials, and collaborative studies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Willing and able to travel up to 30% including short-term international trips.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and 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's level of skill, qualifications, geographical location, and experience. Additionally, the position may be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonuses).

Working Conditions

Magnetic Environment Exposure: This position requires working in an environment where strong magnetic fields may be present. Employees may be exposed to powerful magnets, electromagnetic equipment, or other devices that generate magnetic fields.

Risk To Ferrous Metals In The Body: Due to the nature of the magnetic environment, employees must not wear or carry ferrous metals on their person while in the designated work area. This includes, but is not limited to, metal objects such as steel, iron, and other ferrous materials. Additionally, employees with implants, medical devices, or foreign objects containing ferrous metals within their body (e.g., certain surgical implants, pacemakers, or metal pins) may be at risk and must disclose any such conditions to their supervisor prior to starting work.