Who we are?

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. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

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 bonus(es).

Job Summary

As a MRI Research Collaboration Scientist you will be responsible for the design and implementation of MR research projects in collaboration with one of our luminary research partners. 

Major responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop innovative MR techniques in close collaboration with our academic partner(s) and validate new applications clinically 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 fostering strong collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the region
• Supporting the future MRI 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

  Education

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

Experience

• A strong clinical and/or technical background in the field of MRI with a proven track record of scientific publications. Experience with high field MRI technologies is a plus
• Proficiency in MRI pulse sequence and/or reconstruction programming and/or other programming languages

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.