Sr Reconstruction Scientist

CANON MEDICAL RESEARCH USA, INC•Vernon Hills, IL

5d•$149,500 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. (CMRU) is seeking a Senior CT Reconstruction Scientist to join our CT Business Unit. In this role, you will join a world-class algorithm development team focused on advancing the state of the art in CT imaging. You will contribute to the research and development of innovative image reconstruction algorithms, image quality optimization techniques, advanced clinical workflows, and next-generation CT technologies, including Photon Counting CT (PCCT). This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of medical imaging, physics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence while helping shape the future of CT technology.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics, Medical Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field in STEM.
Demonstrated experience in tomographic image reconstruction, CT system modeling and data correction, and medical image processing
Strong understanding of inverse problems, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and statistical modeling.
Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or related languages.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. CMRU is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Photon Counting CT or spectral imaging technologies is highly preferred.
Experience applying machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to imaging applications is strongly preferred.
Experience in product development, translational research, or academic research environments is preferred.
Familiarity with CT clinical applications and workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop advanced algorithms to enhance image quality, quantitative performance, and clinical workflows for existing CT products.
Design and implement reconstruction and image processing algorithms for next-generation CT platforms, including Photon Counting CT.
Develop, validate, and optimize X-ray physics and system models for CT imaging applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development and commercialization activities.
Partner with clinical application teams to evaluate, optimize, and validate image quality and clinical performance.
Collaborate with academic and industry partners on cutting-edge research initiatives.
Contribute to publications, patents, and the company's intellectual property portfolio.
Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements in CT reconstruction, AI/ML, and medical imaging.