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In this role, you have the opportunity to

The physicist shall take responsibility over quality and deliverables from end to end in the product cycle and shall not hesitate to contribute in other aspects of development as the need arises. They shall develop and maintain the extensive R&D framework with a wide variety of modeling, simulation and diagnostic tools to support algorithmic research, image chain technology and image/data analysis during product development. The physicist will provide detailed specification documents for nominal product implementation with a focus on optimal image quality, competitive system and dose performance and other considerations. They will provide consultation to a software implementation team in productizing new algorithms. The physicist shall carry out industrial research in advanced technological areas on issues for which empirical evidence may have been found, but have basically yet to be proven, or to find new principles or solutions where current technologies fail

You are responsible for

• Investigate image quality issues from current sites to determine probable causes

• Participate in site visits to represent Research and Development

• Develop Image Quality (IQ) requirements based on industry standards and market needs

• Negotiate requirements with Marketing, Customer Support, and Operations

• Design algorithms, create specifications and drive improvements for image reconstruction, image assessment, artifact suppression, data calibration, post processing, detector technology and phantom design

• Design verification, manufacturing testing, and customer testing for requirements related to image quality, system performance and radiation dose. Generate evidence needed for reviews and reporting.

• May be responsible for image quality and system performance features on a product development project • Participate in Technology Roadmap definition

• Publish/present papers and submit patents based on Advanced Development (AD) research and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects • Develop simulations in support of Proof of Concept (POC) and Advanced Development (AD)

• Participate in industry organizations to develop industry standards

• Participate in assessments of competitive positions

• Optimize processes within the department

• Promote knowledge sharing across BIUs

• Mentor other research scientist in the department

You are a part of

A progressive and energetic team that contributes directly to the growth of the business. You have a direct reporting line to the IQ Group Leader, while also collaborating with global experts in IQ system development who will serve as your peers.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

PHD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent degree in a Scientific/Engineering discipline, over 5 years of experience in product research and development beyond the education qualification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MATLAB®, including GUI development and C-MEX

• Experience with software development in C/C++/C#

• Experience with simulation and modeling tools, e.g. GATE, Simulink

• Medical image reconstruction knowledge relevant to the position, e.g., PET, SPECT, CT

• Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Skills:

• Demonstrable clear oral communication, as well as well-organized documentation skills; excellent command of written and spoken English.

• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment.

• Demonstrated capability to conduct and lead technical reviews.

• Proficiency with the image/signal processing and algorithm development.

• Evidence of high initiative and graduate level research skills on previous projects. Ability to work independently to draw necessary information from a variety of sources in pursuit of a problem solution.

• Evidence of ability to design and execute detailed system experiments and to generate clear documentation of experimental results.

• Analytical skills.

• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills to multiple levels of management.

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills including: Ability to interface well with internal and external customers, Ability to document and explain complicated algorithms and problems to non-specialists in a clear and understandable manner.

In return, we offer you
A path towards your most rewarding career. Philips is growing its technical capability enterprise wide. Succeeding in this critical role in a complex environment will open many doors for your long-term career, in other areas in Philips or otherwise. Suggest this section be standard from HR We also believe that we are at our best as a company when you are at yours as a person. Thus, we offer competitive health benefits, a flexible work schedule and access to local well-being focused activities.

We offer experiences and opportunities that add many unexpected and enriching moments to our employees’ lives. Especially when the innovative health technologies and solutions they help develop benefit their own friends and family.

We commit to providing a workplace that’s inclusive, enabling our employees to thrive as they support our mission to improve people’s lives. Our people grow through inspirational challenges, and are rewarded in ways that bring out their best qualities and full potential in work and beyond.

We realize that in the world of work, the needs of people have dramatically changed. We believe in continuously evolving to offer new and unique workplace attractors and experiences to fully engage our multi-generational workforce in their roles. Only then can we continue our legacy of bringing meaningful innovations to market.

Why should you join Philips?

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