Research Collaboration Scientist, Radiation Therapy
Fully Remote Dallas
Description

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).


Major Responsibilities:

· Managing scientific collaborations at luminary institutions and driving collaborative projects leading to publications, external grant applications, and/or patent applications. 

· Identifying, building, and supporting strong collaborative relationships with key thought leaders in the region. 

· Collaborating with internal development teams and research partners for development and comprehensive evaluation and testing of prototypes and new products, assuring successful implementation of novel technology and workflows in the customer sites. 

· Keeping customers & collaboration partners informed and up to date about United Imaging’s technologies. 

· Drafting, negotiating, and managing research contracts with support from legal and regulatory compliance. 

· Tracking milestones and deliverables of research projects. 

· Effectively communicating with United Imaging’s internal colleagues and leadership.

Requirements

Qualification & Requirements:

· PhD in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.

· 2 – 5 years of experience (clinical or industry) in radiotherapy is required. Research experience in IGRT, artificial intelligence, adaptive radiotherapy, automated treatment planning, MRgRT etc. with a proven record of scientific publications is preferred.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with a can-do attitude. 

· Takes initiative and leads projects in a multi-disciplinary global team. 

· Desire to learn, ask questions and be resourceful to identify innovative applications and creative solutions to complex problems. 

· Willing and able to travel up to 50%, 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.


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.